gimmick

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   A trick or device used to attain some end.

   • The box had a gimmick to make the coin appear to vanish.
2. 2

   A ploy or strategy used to attract attention or gain traction.

   • The contest was a gimmick to get people to sign up for their mailing list.
3. 3

   A gimmick capacitor.

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   1. 4

      A night out with one's friends.

   2. 5

      To rig or set up with a trick or device.

      • The magician's box was gimmicked with a wire that made it appear to open on its own.

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