Definitions
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- noun A small
ornament of minor value.
Etymologies
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Examples
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« Remembrance Day, a late tribute Bright Western knick-knack challenge!!!
Your History Moment: The Fall of The Berlin Wall « Third Point of Singularity 2009
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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
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The surrounding shops varied from dry cleaners to knick-knack shops to the amazing Things from Another World store.
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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
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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
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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
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The surrounding shops varied from dry cleaners to knick-knack shops to the amazing Things from Another World store.
Archive 2009-11-01 2009
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There are several knick-knack stores, a few jewelers, restaurants and motels.
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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
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This is my dream house, down to the very last knick-knack.
Color Me Grey Michelle Janine Robinson 2010
yarb commented on the word knick-knack
Citation on arty-farty.
June 26, 2008
bilby commented on the word knick-knack
If you accept that nic-nac would be pronounced the same way, then this word has four silent ks.
June 26, 2022
bilby commented on the word knick-knack
Which is quite a lot, even more that Republican which has three.
June 26, 2022