Snootteja

Snootteja is a Finnish slang term that generally refers to a small, often inexpensive, and sometimes quirky item or trinket. It can encompass a wide variety of objects, from novelty keychains and small decorative pieces to minor household gadgets or even small, inexpensive candies. The exact meaning can be contextual, but it always implies something small and often a bit of a novelty or impulse buy.

The term is informal and commonly used in everyday conversation among Finns. It's not typically used in formal writing or official contexts. Snootteja can also sometimes refer to small, inconsequential tasks or chores, though this usage is less common than its application to physical objects. The origin of the word is not definitively known, but it is understood to be a colloquialism that has become part of the Finnish lexicon.