Definitions

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  • noun A small ornament of minor value.

Etymologies

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From reduplication of knack

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Examples

  • « Remembrance Day, a late tribute Bright Western knick-knack challenge!!!

    Your History Moment: The Fall of The Berlin Wall « Third Point of Singularity 2009

  • Sure, it's the thought that counts however, if you re-gift some used, crappy odd n' end or pick something up from the 99 cent store on your way to a party, maybe it's best to just get a nice card instead Words can sometimes be better than a tacky knick-knack that screams "gas station gift rack."

    Carolyn Scott: How Not to Shop 'Til You (or Your Wallet) Drop Carolyn Scott 2011

  • The surrounding shops varied from dry cleaners to knick-knack shops to the amazing Things from Another World store.

    The Lovecraft News Network 2009

  • She was then face to face with herself in a full-length mirror that sat between a knick-knack and a board game shelf.

    X, Chapter 2: Min Benjamin Matvey 2012

  • Sure, it's the thought that counts however, if you re-gift some used, crappy odd n' end or pick something up from the 99 cent store on your way to a party, maybe it's best to just get a nice card instead Words can sometimes be better than a tacky knick-knack that screams "gas station gift rack."

    Carolyn Scott: How Not to Shop 'Til You (or Your Wallet) Drop Carolyn Scott 2011

  • When a new item comes down a cashier's belt, something especially good, a cute pair of shoes or a knick-knack for the kitchen, they call out to each other.

    check-out at the super saver center Melissa Corliss DeLorenzo 2011

  • The surrounding shops varied from dry cleaners to knick-knack shops to the amazing Things from Another World store.

    Archive 2009-11-01 2009

  • There are several knick-knack stores, a few jewelers, restaurants and motels.

    We Will Elevate (Part One) 2010

  • The gifts can be anything from a roll of quarters at the laundromat to an inspirational knick-knack that is guaranteed to spark a smile.

    'Secret Agent L' Unmasks Identity To Further Charity Work 2010

  • This is my dream house, down to the very last knick-knack.

    Color Me Grey Michelle Janine Robinson 2010

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  • Citation on arty-farty.

    June 26, 2008

  • If you accept that nic-nac would be pronounced the same way, then this word has four silent ks.

    June 26, 2022

  • Which is quite a lot, even more that Republican which has three.

    June 26, 2022