- gewgaw⇄adj. showy but trifling.
Ex. Seeing his gewgaw castle shine New as his title (Tennyson).
Also, gee-gaw. - gewgaw⇄gewgaw, noun, adjective.
- gewgaw⇄noun a showy trifle; gaudy, useless ornament or toy; bauble.
Ex. The shops are filled with gewgaws for the dressing table, like fancy boxes, trays, and pincushions.