What is another word for kickshaw?

Pronunciation: [kˈɪkʃɔː] (IPA)

Kickshaw is a word that refers to a small or fancy delicacy or a trinket. There are a variety of synonyms that can be used to describe similar items. Fancy snacks or hors d'oeuvres can be referred to as appetizers or canapes. Delicacies or treats can be called bonbons or confectionaries. Small trinkets or decorative items can be referred to as baubles, knick-knacks, or gewgaws. Additionally, fancy or decorative clothing or accessories can be called finery or frippery. All of these words can be used in place of kickshaw to help better convey the intended meaning in writing or speech.

Synonyms for Kickshaw:

What are the hypernyms for Kickshaw?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Kickshaw

No kickshaw ditties, favourites with national enemies, but ...
"Charles Dickens and Music"
James T. Lightwood
When Mammon advises Swellfoot the Tyrant to refresh himself with A simple kickshaw by your Persian cook Such as is served at the Great King's second table.
"Shelley, Godwin and Their Circle"
H. N. Brailsford
kickshaw, a new piece of finery.
"Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume XXIV."
Revised by Alexander Leighton

Famous quotes with Kickshaw

  • Everywhere in the world people were expecting the latter coming of one or another kickshaw messiah who would remove the discomforts which they themselves were either too lazy or too incompetent to deal with; and nobody had anything whatever to gain with electing for peculiarity among one's fellow creatures and a gloomier outlook. Even Coth saw that.
    James Branch Cabell

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