word
Novelty
NAH-vuh-ltee
/ˈnɑːvʌltiː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
novelty
Dictionary meaning
Cheap showy jewelry or ornament on clothing.
Examples
- I could hardly believe the tacky novelty they wore to the opera!
- The store sold party favors, knickknacks, and other such novelties.
Synonyms: gaud
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