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kickshaw

Meaning of "kickshaw" in the English dictionary

DICTIONARY

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD KICKSHAW

Back formation from kickshaws, by folk etymology from French quelque chose something.

Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.

PRONUNCIATION OF KICKSHAW

ˈkɪkˌʃɔː


GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF KICKSHAW

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Kickshaw is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES KICKSHAW MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of kickshaw in the English dictionary

The definition of kickshaw in the dictionary is a valueless trinket. Other definition of kickshaw is a small elaborate or exotic delicacy.



WORDS THAT RHYME WITH KICKSHAW

backshore · Bradshaw · crenshaw · fernshaw · foreshore · heronshaw · lakeshore · longshore · nearshore · oakenshaw · scrimshaw · seashore · trishaw · wapenschaw · wapenshaw · wapinschaw · wappenschaw

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE KICKSHAW

kick-ass · kick-off · kick-start · kick-starter · kick-up · kickable · kickabout · kickaround · kickback · kickball · kickboard · kickbox · kickboxer · kickdown · kicker · kicking · kickshaws · kicksorter · kickstand · kicky

WORDS THAT END LIKE KICKSHAW

autorickshaw · bashaw · bicycle rickshaw · Crashaw · cumshaw · hawkshaw · jinrickshaw · pshaw · rickshaw · shaw · wappenshaw

Synonyms and antonyms of kickshaw in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «kickshaw» into 25 languages

TRANSLATOR

TRANSLATION OF KICKSHAW

Find out the translation of kickshaw to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of kickshaw from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «kickshaw» in English.
zh

Translator English - Chinese

kickshaw
1,325 millions of speakers
es

Translator English - Spanish

kickshaw
570 millions of speakers
en

English

kickshaw
510 millions of speakers
hi

Translator English - Hindi

मिठाइयां
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

kickshaw
280 millions of speakers
ru

Translator English - Russian

пустячок
278 millions of speakers
pt

Translator English - Portuguese

kickshaw
270 millions of speakers
bn

Translator English - Bengali

কল্পিত খাবার
260 millions of speakers
fr

Translator English - French

kickshaw
220 millions of speakers
ms

Translator English - Malay

Kickshaw
190 millions of speakers
de

Translator English - German

kickshaw
180 millions of speakers
ja

Translator English - Japanese

珍味
130 millions of speakers
ko

Translator English - Korean

kickshaw
85 millions of speakers
jv

Translator English - Javanese

Kickshaw
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

vật mọn
80 millions of speakers
ta

Translator English - Tamil

விளையாட்டுப் பொருள்
75 millions of speakers
mr

Translator English - Marathi

किकबॉक्स
75 millions of speakers
tr

Translator English - Turkish

küçük biblo
70 millions of speakers
it

Translator English - Italian

ghiottoneria
65 millions of speakers
pl

Translator English - Polish

kickshaw
50 millions of speakers
uk

Translator English - Ukrainian

дрібничка
40 millions of speakers
ro

Translator English - Romanian

fleac
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

kickshaw
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

liflafje
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

kickshaw
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

kickshaw
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of kickshaw

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «KICKSHAW»

Principal search tendencies and common uses of kickshaw
List of principal searches undertaken by users to access our English online dictionary and most widely used expressions with the word «kickshaw».

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about kickshaw

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «KICKSHAW»

Discover the use of kickshaw in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to kickshaw and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Kickshaw Candies
The town of Baile seems to be just a small town with ordinary people until Teagan O'Brien opens an unusual candy shop.
R. K. Finnell, 2009
2
Images of Englishmen and Foreigners in the Drama of ...
F3v) This traditional gulling, only partially justified by the rules of comedy since it does involve robbery, is followed by a discussion between Kickshaw and the innkeeper Squirrel, who is an accomplice to the blades. Squirrel wants Kickshaw to ...
A. J. Hoenselaars, 1992
3
Pipes O'Pan at Zekesbury
O the little tiny kickshaw that Mither sent tae me, 'Tis sweeter than the sugar-plum that reepens on the tree, Wi' denty flavorin's o' spice an' musky rosemarie, The little tiny kickshaw that Mither sent tae me. 'Tis luscious wi' the stalen tang o' fruits  ...
James Whitcomb Riley, 2012
4
The Complete Poetical Works of James Whitcomb Riley
James Whitcomb Riley. And yet, here in my agony, sometimes A faint voice reaches down from some far height, And whispers through a glamouring of rhymes, — "What makes my little girl so sad to-night?" '59 THE LITTLE TINY KICKSHAW ...
James Whitcomb Riley, 1993
5
Introduction To English Renaissance Comedy
Instead of succumbing to some fascinating Don Juan of the town (there is no such character in the play) Aretina takes the initiative herself, making an assignation with the worthless Kickshaw. In her choice of partner, as in her choice of ...
Alexander Leggatt, 1999
6
The Lady of Pleasure
Kickshaw would like to be thought of as a sexual gourmet: hence, in alluding euphemistically to his female quarry, he prefers the term 'pheasant' (III.i. 140) to such traditional alternatives as 'mutton'. The note of bravado in Kickshaw's attitude ...
James Shirley, Ronald Huebert, 1986
7
Cupboard Love 2: A Dictionary of Culinary Curiosities
kaiser roll - kickshaw kaiser roll See Caesar salad. kale See coleslaw. kebab See shish kebab. kechel See quiche. ketchup Although squabbles still erupt over whether the spelling is catsup or ketchup, the original form of the tomato-based ...
Mark Morton, 2004
8
The Disheveled Dictionary: A Curious Caper Through Our ...
a gewgaw, trinket, tsatskeleh, litde treasure — or, if you want to eat it, a delicacy. friandise; kickshaw comes from French folk etymology; quelque chose, meaning " something" "You appraise the kickshaws behind the fake books of the library ...
Karen Elizabeth Gordon, 2003
9
Vladimir Nabokov and the Art of Painting
Or Yolande Kickshaw' (584). Ada is presumably referring to the Gauguin girl with mangoes discussed above. The Yolande Kickshaw allusion is a private joke between Van and Ada, alluding to Violet Knox's presumed sexual inclinations.
Gerard de Vries, Donald Barton Johnson, 2006
10
An Essay on the Archaeology of Our Popular Phrases, and ...
JOHNSON derives it from the French words quelque chose, but that is anything but a kickshaw ; quelque chose ti manger is no kickshaw, but something solid. When you come to an Inn in France, and ask for quelque chose d manger, you don't ...
John Bellenden Ker, 1837

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «KICKSHAW»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term kickshaw is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Georgian Dumplings, Shaved Snow & More Great Eats At The New …
Queens Kickshaw is well-established by now for their addictive grilled cheese sandwiches and they'll be doing some special Smorg-only ... «Gothamist, Jul 15»
2
A Gleefully Wistful Evening at Wassail, New York's First Dedicated …
A new restaurant on an unrecognizable Orchard Street, it's owned by Ben Sandler and Jennifer Lim, who also own Queens Kickshaw. The chef ... «New York Observer, Jun 15»
3
This Is the Best Iced Coffee You Will Drink All Summer
Nearly four years ago, when The Queens Kickshaw, a coffee hub in Astoria, was installing its draft system, a barista got mad at owner Ben ... «Esquire.com, Jun 15»
4
6 Places To Satisfy Your Queso Craving In NYC
The Queens Kickshaw occasionally has a queso in their lineup, though right now it's been replaced by a Cider cheese made with cheddar and ... «Gothamist, May 15»
5
5 things to do around Ann Arbor this week: see author Lily King …
On Monday, the new, Ann Arbor-based Kickshaw Theatre presents its "A Curious Occasion" fundraiser, celebrating its debut with scenes from ... «MLive.com, May 15»
6
Cider Bars Are Taking Root
Ms. Michaels, half of the team that runs the blog United States of Cider, had been to the Queens Kickshaw, the cafe in Astoria, Queens, owned ... «New York Times, May 15»
7
Placate Your Allergies With These 3 Food Events This Week
More than 20 food trucks will be on hand doling out goodies, with offerings coming from the likes of the Queens Kickshaw, Scratchbread, The ... «Gothamist, May 15»
8
The Eleven Best Restaurants for Munchies in NYC, 2015
The Queens Kickshaw (40-17 Broadway, Queens; 718-777-0913) Ben Sandler and Jennifer Lim's Astoria café has been ground zero for ... «Village Voice, Apr 15»
9
This new bar proves cider isn't just for girls
The couple, who also own the Queens Kickshaw in Astoria, got their taste for the beverage back in 2011 at Cider Week, NYC's annual ... «New York Post, Mar 15»
10
The LES Gets A Vegetarian Barstaurant Dedicated To Cider
But the duo are serious about cider, having begun their love-affair with the drink at their other restaurant The Queens Kickshaw before deciding ... «Gothamist, Mar 15»
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