Noun: kickshaw 'kik,sho
- [N. Amer] Cheap showy jewellery or ornament on clothing
"Her dress was covered in kickshaws that sparkled in the light";
- bangle, bauble, gaud [archaic], gewgaw, novelty, fallal [archaic], trinket, geegaw
- [archaic] Something considered choice to eat
"The chef prepared a selection of kickshaws for the reception";
- dainty, delicacy, goody, treat
Derived forms: kickshaws
Type of: adornment, aliment [archaic], nourishment, nutriment, nutrition, sustenance, victuals, vittles [archaic]
Part of: trinketry
Encyclopedia: Kickshaw