טשאַטשקע

See also: צאַצקע

Yiddish

Etymology

From a Slavic word such as Russian цацка (cacka, “toy”) or dialectal Polish czaczka.

Noun

טשאַטשקע • (tshatshke) f, plural טשאַטשקעס (tshatshkes), diminutive טשאַטשקעלע (tshatshkele)

  1. trinket, toy, bauble
  2. knick-knack
  3. ornament

Synonyms

  • אַצקע (atske)

Descendants

  • English: tchotchke

References

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