Meaning
trinket, knick-knack
- a small, decorative or trivial object; knick-knack
- a gadget or frivolous pastime
In a sentence
La mensola del soggiorno è piena di vecchi gingilli impolverati.
The living room shelf is full of old dusty knick-knacks.
Non spendere soldi per simili gingilli inutili!
Don't spend money on such useless trinkets!
Questo orologio antico è un vero gingillo di precisione?
Is this antique watch a true gem of precision?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| gingillo | masculine · singular |
| gingilli | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often refers affectionately or dismissively to small ornamental objects or useless gadgets.