1. Showy but flimsy, cheap, or of poor quality; made with little care or durability.
Usage: informal; often derogatory

1. A showy but insubstantial or poorly made object; a trinket or gadget of little value.
Usage: informal

Examples

• The tourist shop was filled with gimcrack souvenirs that fell apart within days.
• That gimcrack furniture looked nice in the catalog but arrived damaged and wobbly.
• He spent his money on gimcracks instead of investing in quality tools.
• The old carnival had gimcrack rides that were more dangerous than fun.
• She collected gimcracks from her travels, though most were worthless.
• The gimcrack decorations on the storefront blew away in the first strong wind.
• Despite its gimcrack appearance, the device actually worked quite well.