Geegaw In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "geegaw", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2021-09-04 08:09

Meaning of Geegaw

Synonyms:

gewgaw

Geegaw noun

Used to refer to something small, cheap and ornamental such as gadgets or baubles

The thief mistakenly thought that he had taken valuable jewelry, yet it turned out to be a geegaw.

The first valuer told me that my ring was just a geegaw, but when I took it to the second one, he assured me that it was an antique.

Grammar and Usage of Geegaw

Noun Forms

  • a geegaw
  • geegaws

Origin of Geegaw

The origin of this word is not clear.

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Candy is Dandy but Liquor is Quicker
Candy is a good thing to offer someone to get them to do something, but liquor will work more quickly when  convincing someone to do something.
Example: .

Daughter: So I really want all my friends to have a great time. I was thinking it would be a good idea to have some candy out on the tables for people to snack on.

Mother: Well, if you want them to really enjoy themselves, candy is dandy but liquor is quicker.

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