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Definition of McGuffin
1. Noun. (film) a plot element that catches the viewers' attention or drives the plot. "The McGuffin was a key element of Alfred Hitchcock's films"
Exact synonyms: Macguffin
Generic synonyms: Plot Element
Category relationships: Celluloid, Cinema, Film
Generic synonyms: Plot Element
Category relationships: Celluloid, Cinema, Film
Definition of McGuffin
1. Noun. (alternative spelling of MacGuffin) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com