knick-knack
nounHow many syllables in knick-knack?
There are 2 syllables in the word knick-knack.How to pronounce knick-knack:
Definition of knick-knack:
- knick-knack (noun):
- a small ornament or trinket
- a small trivial article usually intended for ornament
Synonyms for knick-knack:
bagatelle
bauble
bibelot
bric-a-brac
collectable
collectible
curio
doodad
gaud
geegaw
gewgaw
gimcrack
kickshaw
novelty
ornament
ornamental
plaything
tchotchke
trifle
trinket
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