English Explanatory Dictionary

gimmick

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A trick or device used to attain some end.
  2. A ploy or strategy used to attract attention or gain traction.
  3. A gimmick capacitor.
  4. A night out with one's friends.
verb
  1. To rig or set up with a trick or device.

Pronunciation

/ˈɡɪm.ɪk/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-gimmick.wav

Word forms

gimmick gimmicks gimmicking gimmicked

Etymology

Unknown. Possibly a rough anagram of magic or from gimme.

Derived words

gimmick account gimmick blog gimmickery gimmickless gimmickry gimmicky
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