Gimmicked: meaning, definitions and examples
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gimmicked
[ ˈɡɪmɪkt ]
deception in tricks
Gimmicked refers to the act of using a trick or a device to deceive someone or enhance the appeal of something. It can imply that something has been made more attractive through an artificial enhancement, often with a negative connotation suggesting deceit or dishonesty. For example, in the context of gambling or magic, a gimmicked item is designed to give an unfair advantage or to mislead the audience. The term can also be applied in broader contexts, such as advertising, where products may be gimmicked to appear more effective or popular.
Synonyms
contrived, deceived, manipulated, tricked
Examples of usage
- The magician used a gimmicked deck of cards.
- Many advertisements gimmick their products to increase sales.
- The game had a gimmicked slot that favored the house.
- She felt the review was gimmicked to promote the film.
Translations
Translations of the word "gimmicked" in other languages:
🇵🇹 enganado
🇮🇳 धोखा दिया गया
🇩🇪 manipuliert
🇮🇩 dimanipulasi
🇺🇦 обманутий
🇵🇱 oszukany
🇯🇵 仕組まれた
🇫🇷 manipulé
🇪🇸 manipulado
🇹🇷 manipüle edilmiş
🇰🇷 조작된
🇸🇦 مزيف
🇨🇿 manipulovaný
🇸🇰 manipulovaný
🇨🇳 被操控的
🇸🇮 manipuliran
🇮🇸 falsaður
🇰🇿 манипуляцияланған
🇬🇪 მანიპულირებული
🇦🇿 manipulyasiya olunmuş
🇲🇽 manipulado
Word origin
The term 'gimmick' has an uncertain origin, but it first appeared in the early 20th century. Some etymologists believe it may derive from the earlier term 'gimcrack', referring to a showy but worthless object, which itself comes from the 18th century. The use of 'gimmick' in the context of tricks and deception is largely attributed to the world of magic and entertainment. Over time, it has evolved into a more general term for any trick or device designed to attract attention or deceive. The verb form 'gimmicked' likely gained popularity in the mid to late 20th century as the concept of marketing and advertising strategies became more prominent, especially in discussions regarding the authenticity of products in consumer culture.