1. a fancy dish or delicacy, especially something elaborate or exotic
Usage: archaic; literary
2. a trinket or trifle; something of little value or importance
Usage: archaic; literary

Examples

• The chef prepared elaborate kickshaws for the royal banquet.
• She dismissed his expensive gifts as mere kickshaws.
• The cookbook featured recipes for various French kickshaws.
• He spent his fortune on kickshaws and frivolous luxuries.
• The table was laden with kickshaws from distant lands.
• Such kickshaws may please the eye but not satisfy true hunger.