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gewgaw

Syllabification: (gew·gaw)
Pronunciation: /ˈg(y)o͞oˌgô/

Definition of gewgaw

noun

(usually gewgaws)
  • a showy thing, especially one that is useless or worthless.

Origin:

Middle English: of unknown origin

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