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gimmicky

 

[ หˆษกษชหŒmษชki ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

trendy marketing

Gimmicky refers to something that is designed to attract attention in a superficial way, often seen as lacking substance. It typically describes products, advertising strategies, or performances that rely on flashy features or tricks rather than genuine quality or value. This term can also suggest a temporary appeal, where the novelty wears off quickly. Items described as gimmicky often prioritize style over functionality.

Synonyms

flashy, novelty, ostentatious, showy, tacky

Examples of usage

  • The gimmicky advertisement attracted many viewers.
  • Her gimmicky performance didnโ€™t impress the judges.
  • The gadget seemed interesting at first, but it turned out to be gimmicky.
  • They used gimmicky techniques to sell their product.
  • The restaurant's gimmicky menu included outrageous food combinations.

Translations

Translations of the word "gimmicky" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น com truques

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคคเฅเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช trickreich

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bermain trik

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะท ั…ะธั‚ั€ะพั‰ะฐะผะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ z chwytami

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒˆใƒชใƒƒใ‚ญใƒผใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท astucieux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ con trucos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hileli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŠธ๋ฆญ์ด ์žˆ๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฎุงุฏุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ trikovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ trikovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่Šฑๆ‹›็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ trikasti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ trikkandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั€ะธะบั‚ั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ แƒ˜แƒ™แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ trikli

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ con trucos

Etymology

The term 'gimmicky' is derived from the word 'gimmick,' which originated in the early 20th century, initially referring to a trick or device intended to attract interest or attention. 'Gimmick' is believed to have possibly emerged from the world of magic and performance, where it denoted a device used by magicians to create illusions. The adjectival form, 'gimmicky,' began to appear in the mid-20th century, taking on a connotation of superficiality and lack of real value. Over time, it has been applied in various contexts, especially in marketing and advertising, to describe strategies and products that rely heavily on trendy features rather than genuine substance. As consumer culture evolved, the term has become increasingly relevant in critiquing products or campaigns that prioritize eye-catching elements over meaningful or lasting qualities.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,910, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.