gimcracky

/ˌɡɪmˈkræki/

Definitions

1. adjective

unpleasantly showy or ostentatious in a cheap or tawdry way

“The gimcracky decorations were a blight on what was otherwise a lovely wedding venue.”

2. noun

something considered to be useless or annoying

“The new smartphone app was nothing but a gimcrack, and I uninstalled it after one day.”

Synonyms

  • frivolous
  • ostentatious
  • tawdry

Antonyms

  • genuine
  • substantial