Gimmick

Pronunciation: /ˈɡɪmɪk/

Definitions of gimmick

noun a trick or device intended to attract attention, publicity, or business

Example Sentences

A1 The magic show had a gimmick involving disappearing rabbits.

A2 The advertisement used a gimmick to attract customers.

B1 The new smartphone's gimmick is its long-lasting battery life.

B2 The movie's gimmick of using real-time footage made it unique.

C1 The company's marketing gimmick was successful in increasing sales.

C2 The politician's gimmick of promising tax cuts was met with skepticism by the public.

Examples of gimmick in a Sentence

formal The company's marketing team came up with a gimmick to attract more customers.

informal I think the new promotion is just a gimmick to get us to spend more money.

slang That new app is just a gimmick to get more downloads.

figurative His charm may seem like a gimmick, but it's just his natural charisma shining through.

Grammatical Forms of gimmick

• past tense: gimmicked
• plural: gimmicks
• comparative: more gimmicky
• superlative: most gimmicky
• present tense: gimmicks
• future tense: will gimmick
• perfect tense: have gimmicked
• continuous tense: is gimmicking
• singular: gimmick
• positive degree: gimmicky
• infinitive: to gimmick
• gerund: gimmicking
• participle: gimmicking

Origin and Evolution of gimmick

First Known Use: 1884 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'gimmick' is believed to have originated in the United States in the late 19th century.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a mechanical device or gadget used to cheat at gambling, the term 'gimmick' has evolved to refer to any clever or unique feature or trick used to attract attention or enhance a product or performance.