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Definition of Gimmick
1. Noun. A drawback or difficulty that is not readily evident. "It sounds good but what's the catch?"
2. Noun. Something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known. "There may be some great new gizmo around the corner that you will want to use"
Exact synonyms: Doodad, Doohickey, Doojigger, Gismo, Gizmo, Gubbins, Thingamabob, Thingamajig, Thingmabob, Thingmajig, Thingumabob, Thingumajig, Thingummy, Whatchamacallit, Whatchamacallum, Whatsis, Widget
Generic synonyms: Stuff
Generic synonyms: Stuff
3. Noun. Any clever maneuver. "A cheap promotions gimmick for greedy businessmen"
Exact synonyms: Device, Twist
Generic synonyms: Maneuver, Manoeuvre, Tactical Maneuver, Tactical Manoeuvre
Specialized synonyms: Mnemonic, Fast One, Trick
Generic synonyms: Maneuver, Manoeuvre, Tactical Maneuver, Tactical Manoeuvre
Specialized synonyms: Mnemonic, Fast One, Trick
Definition of Gimmick
1. Noun. A trick or device used to reach some end. ¹
2. Noun. A clever ploy or strategy. ¹
3. Verb. To rig or set up with a trick or device. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Gimmick
1. to provide with a gimmick (a novel or tricky feature) [v -ED, -ING, -S]
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