Tchotchketchotchke \CHOCH-kuh\, noun:A trinket; a knickknack.
I have heard and used this word many times. However, I have always spelled it 'chachkie'. I had NO idea of this spelling. This is a spelling bee winner, ladies and gents. Despite being a blogger, I don't often get excited about words - in fact, I don't really EVER get excited about words. However, today has been an exception to the rule! I am going to start using this word ALL THE TIME!
(How did I find out about this correct spelling, you ask? Cosmopolitan magazine, baby! And you thought they were only good for new sex positions....)
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I've always loved this word and had an utter fascination with it! Did you know it originated from the Yiddish and originally was a word for mistress? And through usage is now the definition of a cheap, showy trinket? Perfectly wonderful.
love love love it - a cheap, showy trinket. see also - trophy wife.
perfect!
Tchotchke is my favorite Yiddish word. I don't think a satisfying English word exists.
Let me teach you a new one: schmata. It means an old icky thing - like some old sweater you want to throw out, or a dirty towel or rag.
nice word! Schmata. has a ring to it!
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