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 Definitions of gewgaw  [ˈgyu gɔ, ˈgu-]  

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Definition of 'gewgaw' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) gewgaw
something gaudy and useless; trinket; bauble.

Etymology:  (1175–1225; ME giuegaue; gradational compound of uncert. orig.)

Definition of 'gewgaw' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) bangle, bauble, gaud, gewgaw, novelty, fallal, trinket
cheap showy jewelry or ornament on clothing


Definition of 'gewgaw' Webster Dictionary 

1. (adj) gewgaw
showy; unreal; pretentious

2. (noun) gewgaw
a showy trifle; a toy; a splendid plaything; a pretty but worthless bauble



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