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View usage for: (gɪmɪk) Word forms: plural gimmickscountable nounA gimmick is an unusual and unnecessary feature or action whose purpose is to attract attention or publicity. [disapproval] It is just a public relations gimmick. The exhibition is informative, up to date, and mercifully free of gimmicks. Synonyms: stunt, trick, device, scheme More Synonyms of gimmick gimmick in British English (ˈɡɪmɪk) noun1. something designed to attract extra attention, interest, or publicity 2. any clever device, gadget, or stratagem, esp one used to deceive 3. mainly US a device or trick of legerdemain that enables a magician to deceive the audience Derived forms gimmickry (ˈgimmickry) noun gimmicky (ˈgimmicky) adjective Word origin C20: originally US slang, of unknown origin gimmick in American English (ˈgɪmɪk) US noun Informal1. a. a secret means of controlling a gambling device b. anything that tricks or mystifies; deceptive or secret device 2. a. an attention-getting device or feature, typically superficial, designed to promote the success of a product, campaign, etc. b. any clever little gadget or ruse verb transitive3. Informal to use gimmicks in or add gimmicks to Derived forms gimmicky (ˈgimmicky) adjective Examples of 'gimmick' in a sentencegimmick In other languagesgimmick British English: gimmick NOUN A gimmick is an unusual and unnecessary feature or action whose purpose is to attract attention or publicity. It is just a public relations gimmick. - American English: gimmick
- Brazilian Portuguese: jogada publicitária
- Chinese: 花招
- European Spanish: reclamo
- French: stratagème
- German: Gag
- Italian: trovata
- Japanese: > 策略注意を引く為や広告の為の
- Korean: > 수법주의를 끌기 위한
- European Portuguese: jogada publicitária
- Latin American Spanish: reclamo
Chinese translation of 'gimmick' n (c) -
花招 (huāzhāo) (个(個), gè)
Definition something designed to attract attention or publicity It's just a public relations gimmick. Additional synonymsDefinition an opening remark or action intended to gain an advantage They said the plan was no more than a clever political gambit. Synonyms tactic, move, policy, scheme, strategy, trick, device, manoeuvre, ploy, stratagemDefinition a contrived, complicated, and possibly deceptive plan or action manoeuvres to block the electoral process Synonyms stratagem, move, plan, action, movement, scheme, trick, plot, tactic, intrigue, dodge, ploy, ruse, artifice, subterfuge, machinationDefinition a manoeuvre designed to gain an advantage in a situation a cynical marketing ploy Synonyms tactic, move, trick, device, game, scheme, manoeuvre, dodge, ruse, gambit, subterfuge, stratagem, contrivance, wileDefinition a secret plot a quick money-making scheme Synonyms plot, dodge, ploy, ruse, game (informal), shift, intrigue, conspiracy, manoeuvre, machinations, subterfuge, stratagemDefinition a clever plan to deceive an enemy a competitive stratagem to secure customer loyalty Synonyms trick, scheme, manoeuvre, plan, plot, device, intrigue, dodge, ploy, ruse, artifice, subterfuge, feint, wile, tactic, gambitDefinition a deceitful or cunning action or plan That was a really mean trick. Synonyms deception, trap, fraud, con (slang), sting (informal), manoeuvre, dodge, ploy, scam (slang), imposition, gimmick, device, hoax, deceit, swindle, ruse, artifice, subterfuge, canard, feint, stratagem, wile, imposture, fastie (Australian, slang) |