gimcrack

• Adjetivo que describe algo llamativo o vistoso, pero de poca calidad y escaso valor; de mal gusto o frágil, que parece más valioso de lo que realmente es.

An old-fashioned adjective describing something that is showy but cheap and of poor quality; tawdry or flimsy.

1. Tastelessly showyC2formal

   Designed to look attractive or impressive but of poor quality or little value; cheap and flashy.

   chabacano, llamativo y de mal gusto

   • The room was filled with gimcrack ornaments that looked expensive but were made of plastic.
   • He bought a gimcrack watch that stopped working after a week.
   • The fair was full of gimcrack prizes that fell apart easily.

   Sinónimoscheapflashygarishgaudymeretriciousshowytawdrytrashy

   Antónimosdignifiedelegantqualityrefinedsuperiortasteful

• Sustantivo que designa adornos u objetos decorativos de poco valor, a menudo llamativos pero baratos o de mala calidad.

A noun referring to ornamental objects of no great value, often considered showy but cheap or poorly made.

1. Cheap and showy ornamentC1informal

   A decorative object that is attractive but of poor quality and little value.

   Adorno barato y llamativo

   • The shelf was filled with cheap gimcracks from the souvenir shop.
   • She bought a gimcrack at the fair that broke the next day.
   • The room was cluttered with gimcracks that looked fancy but were worthless.

   Sinónimosbaublefolderolgewgawkickshawknickknacktchotchketrinket

   Antónimosheirloommasterpiecetreasure