Entry 2 senses Webster, 1913 Kickshaws · Kick·shaws · IPA 01 n. Something fantastical; any trifling, trumpery thing; a toy. 1. Something fantastical; any trifling, trumpery thing; a toy. “Art thou good at these kickshawses!” — Shak. 2. A fancy dish; a tidbit; a delicacy. “Some pigeons, . . . a joint of mutton, and any pretty little tiny kickshaws.” — Shak. “Cressy was lost by kickshaws and soup-maigre.” — Fenton.