knickknack

• Petit objet décoratif, généralement peu coûteux et souvent de qualité médiocre, servant à orner une pièce ou à collectionner.

A noun referring to a small, inexpensive decorative object or trinket, often a mass‑produced curiosity or miscellaneous collectible.

1. Small decorative objectB2informal

   A small, often inexpensive decorative item, usually mass-produced and of little intrinsic value.

   bibelot

   • She bought a few knickknacks at the souvenir shop.
   • The shelf was covered in cheap knickknacks from the fair.
   • His desk is cluttered with various knickknacks he picked up over the years.

   Synonymesbaublecuriogewgawnoveltyornamenttchotchketrinket

2. Miscellaneous curiosB2informal

   A small, curious, or interesting object, often collected or displayed as a trinket.

   Bibelot

   • The antique shop is full of fascinating knickknacks.
   • He has a collection of odd knickknacks from his travels abroad.
   • The market sells all sorts of knickknacks and souvenirs.

   Synonymesbaublecuriogewgawgimcrackkickshawnoveltyornamenttchotchketrinket