Of the nature of or relating to pelf; †rubbishy, paltry (obsolete).

attributive passing into adj.: Of the nature of a gewgaw, resembling gewgaws; hence figurative ‘splendidly trifling, showy without value’ (Johnson).

Of, pertaining to, knick-knacks; addicted to knick-knacks; affected, trifling.

Of the nature of a gimcrack.

Of the character of a knick-knack; light, trifling, flimsy.