Gimmick: meaning, definitions and examples

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gimmick

 

[ หˆษกษชmษชk ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in marketing

A gimmick is a trick or device used to attract attention, publicity, or business. It is often used in marketing campaigns to create a unique selling point or generate interest.

Synonyms

ploy, scheme, stunt, trick

Examples of usage

  • The company's gimmick of offering free samples was a huge success in attracting new customers.
  • The gimmick of using celebrities in commercials helped boost sales significantly.
Context #2 | Noun

in entertainment

In entertainment, a gimmick can refer to a unique or quirky aspect of a performance or act that sets it apart from others. It is often used to captivate the audience and make the performance memorable.

Synonyms

gadget, gimmickry, novelty, quirk

Examples of usage

  • The magician's gimmick of pulling a rabbit out of a hat never failed to amaze the audience.
  • The band's gimmick of using unconventional instruments added an interesting twist to their music.

Translations

Translations of the word "gimmick" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น truque

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคพเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gag

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gimmick

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ั€ัŽะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sztuczka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฎใƒŸใƒƒใ‚ฏ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท astuce

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ truco

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท numara

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธฐ๋ฏน

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญูŠู„ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ trik

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ trik

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ™ฑๅคด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ trik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ brella

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะนะปะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒแƒœแƒ“แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hiylษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ truco

Etymology

The word 'gimmick' originated in the late 19th century, likely from the English dialect term 'gimcrack' meaning a showy object of little value. Over time, it evolved to refer to any clever or novel device used to attract attention or achieve a specific purpose.

See also: gimmickry.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,979, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.