Tchotchke - Wikipedia A tchotchke ( ˈtʃɒtʃkə CHOTCH-kə or ˈtʃɒtʃki CHOTCH-kee) is a small bric-à-brac or trinket [1][2] The word has been used by Jewish-Americans and in the regional speech of New York City and elsewhere since the 1970s
TCHOTCHKE Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster While many such words are of unknown origin, we know that tchotchke comes from the Yiddish word tshatshke of the same meaning, and ultimately from a now-obsolete Polish word, czaczko
What Is a Tchotchke? - Chabad. org Tchotchke (pronounced TZOTZ-keh, TCHOTCH-keh or TCHOTCH-kee) is a Yiddish term that refers to toys, trinkets, or decorations The word often appears in the diminutive form of tchotchkele (TCHOTCH-keh-leh)
What does tchotchke mean? - Definitions. net A tchotchke is a small decorative ornament, trinket, or miscellaneous item, often of little monetary value These items are usually collected, displayed, or given as sentimental gifts They can include souvenirs, figurines, knickknacks, or any other collectible baubles