tat
n. uncountable C2 Proficiency US //ˈtæt// UK //tˈæt// tat
n. cheap, low-quality items that are often useless or ugly. You might use this word to describe messy piles of old toys or souvenirs that look poorly made.
n. objects of poor quality, often considered tasteless, worthless, or junk. Primarily British in register; used to describe a collection of cheap or gaudy trinkets.
The shop was full of cheap plastic tat.
After years of collecting souvenirs, his shelves were cluttered with useless tat that he eventually threw away.
The market stalls were overflowing with overpriced tat, yet tourists continued to flock to them in search of authentic mementos of their trip.
Usage
Uncountable; often used with 'a load of' or 'a pile of' to emphasize the quantity of junk.