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knick-knacks / odds and ends

nounmasculineregional/ɡɐ̃.buˈzi.nuʃ/rare

gam·bo·zi·nos

Definition

Regional term (especially in Alentejo, Portugal) for worthless things, knick-knacks, junk, or, in some contexts, small change.

Regional usage, mainly in Alentejo, Portugal.

The chest was full of old knick-knacks.
He only has a few odds and ends in his pocket.
Common collocations
full of knick-knacksa few odds and ends

Etymology

Origem obscura, possivelmente expressiva ou regional.