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knickknack

or nick·nack

[ nik-nak ]

/ ˈnɪkˌnæk /

noun

an ornamental trinket or gimcrack; a bit of bric-a-brac.

Origin of knickknack

1610–20; gradational compound based on knack in obsolete sense “toy”

OTHER WORDS FROM knickknack

knick·knacked, adjective knick·knack·y, adjective

Words nearby knickknack

knickerbocker, knickerbocker glory, knickerbockers, knickered, knickers, knickknack, knickpoint, knies, kniest syndrome, knife, knife box

Example sentences from the Web for knickknacks

Soon after the young tyke began collecting presidential memorabilia and other knickknacks.

The White House Scammer |Jacob Bernstein |November 2, 2011 |DAILY BEAST
The lamp burned on the dainty dressing table, where undisturbed lay jewels, perfume bottles and other knickknacks.

The Midnight Queen |May Agnes Fleming
He went to his room and began trifling with his knickknacks—his souvenirs, books, and little treasures—for he was a collector.

The Quest |Frederik van Eeden
There was a refreshing absence of small photographs and knickknacks.

Weatherby's Inning |Ralph Henry Barbour

He was unusually skilful in plain and fancy sewing and in constructing all sorts of knickknacks.

The Boy Patrol Around the Council Fire |Edward Sylvester Ellis
The Apache trade goods were gone and each warrior had at least a double handful of knickknacks.

The Story of Geronimo |James Arthur Kjelgaard