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August 16, 2024

Word of the Day: Tchotchke

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Word of the Day
: August 16, 2024

\CHAHCH-kuh\ noun

What It Means

Tchotchke refers to a small object used for decoration. It's a synonym of knickknack and trinket.

// Their shelves were cluttered with tchotchkes from a lifetime of vacations.

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