kickshaw
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9.9
- noun
- /ˈkɪkˌʃɔ/
- Archaic
:
delicia
- And some little sweet kickshaw for you if you desire it.
Examples
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The restaurant is famous for its delicious kickshaw that impresses every gourmet visitor.
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At the banquet, the chef prepared a stunning array of elegant kickshaws that delighted the guests.
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Sews clothes real nice... and knits pretty little kickshaws and what all.
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May and Rabisha both also included the smaller 'made dishes' in the French style, often referred to as 'kickshaws' from the French quelque chose (literally 'something', meaning a trifle).
Academic text (2011) -
She savored a kickshaw crafted from exotic ingredients, making it a true culinary delight.
Synonyms
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1.0
Something special and enjoyable like ice cream or a nice outing
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2.3
A small sweet food people eat for pleasure
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6.3
A rare or special food that people enjoy for its taste
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5.3
A small, tasty piece of food often given as a treat
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9.9
A rare, special food served at big meals for rich people
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9.9
A special, nicely made dish of food
Antonyms
How Fancy
Surface Forms
Etymology
Kickshaw may come from the old French phrase quelque chose, which means 'something', and English speakers long ago turned that into a playful name for a little, special item on a plate. So, kickshaw now means a small, delicate or fancy dish.