Associations to the word «Trinket»

Wiktionary

TRINKET, noun. A small showy ornament or piece of jewelry
TRINKET, noun. A thing of little value; a trifle; a toy.
TRINKET, noun. (nautical) A three-cornered sail formerly carried on a ship's foremast, probably on a lateen yard.
TRINKET, noun. (obsolete) A knife; a cutting tool.
TRINKET, verb. (obsolete) To give trinkets; to court favour.

Dictionary definition

TRINKET, noun. Cheap showy jewelry or ornament on clothing.

Wise words

It is better wither to be silent, or to say things of more value than silence. Sooner throw a pearl at hazard than an idle or useless word; and do not say a little in many words, but a great deal in a few.
Pythagoras