Definitions

1. noun

a trivial or worthless object, especially one that is considered to be of no value or interest

“The antique shop was filled with gimcracks that the owner had picked up at garage sales.”

2. noun

a contrivance or device, often one that is impractical or unnecessary

“The inventor’s latest gizmo was a gimcrack that he claimed would change the world.”

3. verb

to make or sell something that is trivial or worthless

“The company was accused of gimcracking by producing low-quality products.”