trinket

Meanings

• noun

  A small decorative object, often of value but not necessarily, kept as a keepsake or for pleasure.

  - "She collected a variety of trinkets during her travels."
  - "The antique shop was filled with all sorts of trinkets."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈtɹɪŋkɪt/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with trinket
sinket , linket , blinket

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Variants

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trinket , trinkets

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Etymology

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Originally from Middle English trinken, meaning 'to drink', possibly due to the idea of offering a drink in exchange for a trinket.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'trinket' comes from the Middle English word 'trinken', which means 'to drink'.

2. Trinkets have been used as offerings in various religious practices throughout history.

3. In some cultures, trinkets are believed to bring good luck or protect the wearer from harm.

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Related Concepts

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1. souvenir: A trinket or keepsake, often from a place visited, as a reminder of the trip.

2. talisman: A trinket believed to have magical or protective powers.

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Culture

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Trinkets have held cultural significance in various contexts, such as in religious practices, as symbols of status or wealth, and as souvenirs.

How to Memorize "trinket"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a small, decorative object that brings you joy or holds sentimental value.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'trinket' with the idea of a small, keepsake object.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'T' for trinket, 'S' for small, 'D' for decorative, 'O' for object, and 'J' for keepsake or joy.

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