Meaning of the word knickknack in English

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knickknack

US /ˈnɪkˌnæk/
UK /ˈnɪk.næk/

Noun

a small, often decorative, object, especially one that has no real use

Example:
Her shelves were filled with various knickknacks from her travels.
The antique shop was crammed with old furniture and dusty knickknacks.