fifi

knick-knack

noun fee-FEE Rare

Also means

trinket

Usage Note

Fifi is a colloquial term for a small ornament or trinket of little value, often used affectionately or ironically. It is also a common nickname (short for the name Sophie or Joséphine) and used as a generic name for a lapdog. As a common noun meaning trinket, it is informal and belongs to familiar registers.

Examples

"Elle collectionne les petits fifis en porcelaine."

Natural Translation

She collects little porcelain knick-knacks.

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