Use 'gewgaw' to imply something is flashy but superficial and not valuable. The market stalls were filled with colorful gewgaws that caught tourists' eyes.
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Consumerism Critique
'Gewgaw' often signals a critique of excessive buying of unnecessary, decorative items. During Christmas, shops are brimming with gewgaws to tempt the seasonal shopper.
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Not Toys
While often attractive or entertaining, 'gewgaw' doesn't usually refer to play things like toys. My aunt's mantelpiece is cluttered with gewgaws, not a single one a child's toy.