Gimmickry: meaning, definitions and examples
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gimmickry
[ หษกษชmษชkri ]
use in entertainment
The use of gimmicks or tricks in entertainment to attract attention or create a specific effect.
Synonyms
deception, sleight of hand, trickery
Examples of usage
- The magician's performance was filled with gimmickry to impress the audience.
- The film relied heavily on gimmickry rather than a strong storyline.
use in marketing
The practice of using gimmicks or unconventional methods to promote or sell a product.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The advertisement was criticized for its gimmickry and lack of authenticity.
- The company's success was based more on gimmickry than on the actual quality of their products.
Translations
Translations of the word "gimmickry" in other languages:
๐ต๐น truques
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคพเคฒเคฌเคพเคเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Trickserei
๐ฎ๐ฉ tipu daya
๐บ๐ฆ ัััะบะฐัะตััะฒะพ
๐ต๐ฑ sztuczki
๐ฏ๐ต ใฎใใใฏ
๐ซ๐ท trucage
๐ช๐ธ artilugio
๐น๐ท numara
๐ฐ๐ท ์์์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฎุฏุน
๐จ๐ฟ triky
๐ธ๐ฐ triky
๐จ๐ณ ่ฑๆ
๐ธ๐ฎ triki
๐ฎ๐ธ brรถgรฐ
๐ฐ๐ฟ าัะปัา-ัาฑะผะดัา
๐ฌ๐ช แขแงแฃแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ hiylษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ artilugio
Word origin
The term 'gimmickry' originated in the early 20th century and is derived from the word 'gimmick,' which means a trick or device intended to attract attention or increase appeal. It is often used in the context of entertainment, marketing, and promotions to describe the use of unconventional or attention-grabbing methods. The practice of gimmickry has been both praised for its creativity and criticized for its lack of authenticity.
See also: gimmick.