English

Etymology
Origin uncertain; perhaps related to Old French gogue �game�, or from English gaw.

Pronunciation
IPA|/�gju:g�:/ (UK)
audio|en-us-gewgaw.ogg|Audio (US)

Noun
gewgaw

1. A showy trifle, a toy; a showy ornament or decoration

#: â��A heavy gewgaw called a crown.â�� —Dryden.

Adjective
gewgaw

1. showy|Showy; unreal; pretentious.

#: Seeing his gewgaw castle shine. —Tennyson.

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