Agate
/ˈæɡ.eɪt/
Synonyms
- banded quartz
- chalcedony
- gemstone
Slang Meanings
Refers to an item or object that is of no real value, often used jokingly.
Don't bother with that old agate, it's just a piece of rock.
A term used among gem enthusiasts to describe a particularly unattractive piece of agate.
That one's a real agate, not worth my time.