Definitions for gimmick

Definitions for (noun) gimmick

Main entry: twist, gimmick, device

Definition: any clever maneuver

Usage: he would stoop to any device to win a point; it was a great sales gimmick; a cheap promotions gimmick for greedy businessmen


Main entry: doodad, doohickey, doojigger, gubbins, gimmick, gismo, gizmo, thingamabob, thingamajig, thingmabob, thingmajig, thingumabob, thingumajig, thingummy, whatchamacallit, whatchamacallum, whatsis, widget

Definition: something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known

Usage: she eased the ball-shaped doodad back into its socket; there may be some great new gizmo around the corner that you will want to use


Main entry: gimmick, catch

Definition: a drawback or difficulty that is not readily evident

Usage: it sounds good but what's the catch?


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