Trinket

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɪŋkɪt

Origin

Old English trenket ("a sort of knife, hence, probably, a toy knife worn as an ornament"); probably from an Old French dialectic form of trenchier ("to cut"). Compare trench.

Full definition of trinket

Noun

1. A small showy ornament or piece of jewelryThat little trinket around her neck must have cost a bundle.
2. A thing of little value; a trifle; a toy.It's only a little trinket, but it reminds her of him.
3. (nautical) A three-cornered sail formerly carried on a ship's foremast, probably on a lateen yard.
• HakluytSailing always with the sheets of mainsail and trinket warily in our hands.
4. (obsolete) A knife; a cutting tool.

Verb

1. (obsolete) To give trinkets; to court favour.

Anagrams

• knitter