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Gewgaw

usgb/ˈɡjuːɡɔː/Volume
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Negative ConnotationPlay
Use 'gewgaw' to imply something is flashy but superficial and not valuable. SlideThe market stalls were filled with colorful gewgaws that caught tourists' eyes.
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Consumerism CritiquePlay
'Gewgaw' often signals a critique of excessive buying of unnecessary, decorative items. SlideDuring Christmas, shops are brimming with gewgaws to tempt the seasonal shopper.
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Not ToysPlay
While often attractive or entertaining, 'gewgaw' doesn't usually refer to play things like toys. SlideMy aunt's mantelpiece is cluttered with gewgaws, not a single one a child's toy.