novelty gadgets
noun phrase
Meaning
Small, unusual, or humorous electronic or mechanical items designed primarily for amusement rather than practical utility.
Examples
- The store specializes in selling cheap novelty gadgets that make perfect stocking stuffers.
- His desk is cluttered with various novelty gadgets he picked up at trade shows over the years.
Synonyms: trinkets, gimmicks, knick-knacks, tchotchkes