tshatshke
- noun
- /ˈtʃɑːtʃkə/
- Informal
:
chuchería
- She bought a colorful tshatshke from the market.
Examples
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She brought back a tshatshke from her trip as a souvenir.
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The shelves were covered in small tshatshkes collected over the years.
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He gifted her a shiny tshatshke for good luck.
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Look at that shiny tshatshke on the shelf!
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She brought back a tshatshke from her trip as a souvenir.
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He gifted her a shiny tshatshke for good luck.
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The shelves were covered in small tshatshkes collected over the years.
Synonyms
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3.5
A small cheap object that people keep for decoration or as a gift
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4.2
A small cheap object people keep to decorate a home
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9.9
A small inexpensive decorative object kept as a souvenir
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8.2
A small decorative object like a tiny statue or ornament
A small cheap object for decoration with little practical use
A small, cheap ornament that looks bright and decorative
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Etymology
Tshatshke comes from Yiddish and is the same idea as the more common English spelling tchotchke; in Yiddish it meant a 'small thing' or 'trifle', so it became the name for a cheap, shiny trinket or souvenir.