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gimcrack

/ˈd͡ʒɪmkɹæk/
noun
  1. Something showy but worthless; a gimmick or bauble.

verb
  1. To put together quickly and without much care; to bodge.

  2. To embellish with gimcracks.

adjective
  1. Showy but of poor quality; worthless.

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