gimmick

[US]/ˈɡɪmɪk/
[UK]/ˈɡɪmɪk/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a hidden mechanism; a deceptive device
vt. to use a hidden mechanism; to use a deceptive device

Phrases & Collocations

marketing gimmick

cheap gimmick

clever gimmick

Example Sentences

one of those gimmicks for working off aggression.

a new gimmick to encourage people to go to the cinema

He dismissed the event as just a publicity gimmick.

* No gimmicks, no power ups, no canned crashes, no horrible jingly jangly music, just pure top quality racing.

Real-world Examples

Yeah. It's the whole gimmick. Yeah, exactly.

Source: Vox opinion

And each one has a gimmick in order to survive.

Source: Discovery documentary "Understanding Bacteria"

So don't fall into the trap of speed reading gimmicks.

Source: 2018 Best Hits Compilation

Yeah, you know, the whole point of the video. - That's the whole gimmick!

Source: Vox opinion

Over time, hardware gimmicks and accessories didn't catch on.

Source: Trendy technology major events!

See, the cast is a great gimmick because everyone wants to sign their name on it.

Source: Diary of a Little Kid 1: Haunted House Ideas

Yes, a gimmick is something that looks good, but is not really useful.

Source: 6 Minute English

What office life doesn't need is gimmicks.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

But be careful to avoid gimmicks or misleading people.

Source: Crash Course: Business in the Workplace

Cook said the company doesn't depend on gimmicks.

Source: AP Listening Collection May 2013

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