chachka
- noun
- /ˈtʃɑːtʃkə/
- Informal
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chuchería
- That store sells nothing but cheap chachkas and souvenirs.
Examples
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She has a shelf full of chachkas collected during her travels.
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I bought a cute little chachka from the flea market.
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He bought a little chachka to remind him of the trip.
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She collects various chachkas from her travels.
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He collects colorful chachkas from every city he visits.
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The shelf was filled with various chachkas, including tiny figurines and decorative plates.
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At the flea market, she found a charming chachka that reminded her of her childhood.
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 decoration kept as a souvenir or for fun
A small, cheap ornament that looks bright and decorative
A small cheap object with little real value
How Valuable
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Etymology
Chachka comes from the Yiddish word tshatshke, which means 'trinket' or a small decorative thing. A helpful way to remember it is to picture a shelf full of little showy objects, because that image explains why chachka means a small, often cheap 'knick-knack'.