stickpin
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8.0
- noun
- /ˈstɪkˌpɪn/
- Archaic
:
alfiler de corbata
- The stickpin and the spoons were relics of a certain Aunt Cosima's pre-war romance with a minor Russian nobleman, while the coins and watches had been found in Sophie's father's pockets when he died on a trip.
- a diamond stickpin
- a ruby stickpin
- a stickpin for a tie
Examples
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He had thick gray hair and intense blue eyes, was tall and lean, and dressed, as was typical, in a conservative dark suit accented by a bold, bright tie, cuff links, pocket watch, and stickpin.
Fiction book (2000) -
Nice stickpin you got there, Arnie.
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Tom admired him frankly, from his spotless suit to his jeweled stickpin.
Fiction book (2001) -
In his dark suit with a yellow tie and gold stickpin, he looked more like an investment banker than a doctor, with about as much bedside manner.
Fiction book (1999) -
He adorned his tie with a classic stickpin that added a touch of elegance to his outfit.
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The antique stickpin she inherited from her grandfather was a cherished family heirloom.
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During the formal event, several guests wore colorful stickpins to complement their neckties.
Synonyms
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6.5
A small decorative pin that holds a tie to a shirt
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6.1
A decorative pin worn on a jacket or dress
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6.1
A small decorative pin that holds a tie to a shirt
A small pin that holds a scarf or tie at the neck
How Removable
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Stickpin comes from the simple words stick and pin, with stick meaning 'a thin rod' and pin meaning 'a small piece of metal you push into cloth'. So a stickpin is a small decorative pin you push into a tie to fasten or decorate it.