Gizmo

Pronunciation: /ˈɡɪzmo/

Definitions of gizmo

noun a gadget or device, especially one whose name the speaker does not know or cannot recall

Example Sentences

A1 I bought a new gizmo to help me in the kitchen.

A2 The store sells all kinds of interesting gizmos for your home.

B1 My uncle is always tinkering with different gizmos to see how they work.

B2 The latest gizmo on the market promises to revolutionize the way we communicate.

C1 The engineer designed a complex gizmo that could perform multiple functions simultaneously.

C2 Investors are eager to see the new gizmo in action to determine its potential for success in the market.

Examples of gizmo in a Sentence

formal The engineer demonstrated the new gizmo at the technology conference.

informal I bought a cool gizmo that helps organize my desk.

slang Check out this awesome gizmo I found online!

figurative Her mind was like a complex gizmo, always working and processing information.

Grammatical Forms of gizmo

• past tense: gizmoed
• plural: gizmos
• comparative: more gizmo
• superlative: most gizmo
• present tense: gizmo
• future tense: will gizmo
• perfect tense: has gizmoed
• continuous tense: is gizmoing
• singular: gizmo
• positive degree: gizmo
• infinitive: to gizmo
• gerund: gizmoing
• participle: gizmoed

Origin and Evolution of gizmo

First Known Use: 1886 year

Language of Origin: American English

Story behind the word: The word 'gizmo' is believed to have originated as a slang term in the United States.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a gadget or device with an unknown or unspecified name, 'gizmo' has evolved to describe any small mechanical or electronic device, often with a clever or unusual design.