Gizmo: meaning, definitions and examples
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gizmo
[ ˈɡɪzmoʊ ]
informal device
A 'gizmo' is a colloquial term used to refer to a gadget or device that is often complex or intriguing. It can refer to objects whose names or purposes are not immediately obvious, making the term versatile for various technologies. Typically, gizmos are seen as modern innovations that serve a specific function while often being playful or quirky in nature. The term is widely used in casual conversation, especially among technology enthusiasts.
Synonyms
contraption, device, gadget, thingamajig
Examples of usage
- Have you seen that new gizmo for making coffee?
- He always carries a gizmo for fixing things.
- This gizmo can charge your phone wirelessly.
Translations
Translations of the word "gizmo" in other languages:
🇵🇹 gizmo
- dispositivo
- aparelho
🇮🇳 गिज़्मो
- उपकरण
- गैजेट
🇩🇪 Gizmo
- Gerät
- Ding
🇮🇩 gizmo
- alat
- perangkat
🇺🇦 гізмо
- пристрій
- апарат
🇵🇱 gizmo
- urządzenie
- gadżet
🇯🇵 ギズモ
- 装置
- ガジェット
🇫🇷 gizmo
- appareil
- gadget
🇪🇸 gizmo
- dispositivo
- aparato
🇹🇷 gizmo
- alet
- cihaz
🇰🇷 기즈모
- 장치
- 기기
🇸🇦 جهاز
- أداة
- غيزمو
🇨🇿 gizmo
- zařízení
- přístroj
🇸🇰 gizmo
- zariadenie
- prístroj
🇨🇳 小玩意
- 设备
- 小器具
🇸🇮 gizmo
- naprava
- gadget
🇮🇸 gizmo
- tæki
- græja
🇰🇿 гизмo
- құрылғы
- аспап
🇬🇪 გიზმო
- მოწყობილობა
- აპარატი
🇦🇿 gizmo
- cihaz
- alət
🇲🇽 gizmo
- dispositivo
- artefacto
Etymology
The word 'gizmo' is believed to have originated in the early 20th century, with its first recorded use dating back to the 1940s. It is often thought to be a variation of 'gism' or derived from 'gizmology,' which encompasses the study or use of gadgets. Some etymologists suggest that it may also be related to the term 'gizmo' from the field of engineering or perhaps influenced by the military jargon of World War II. The informal nature of the term reflects its often humorous and light-hearted connotation when referred to in everyday language. Over the decades, 'gizmo' has evolved to denote not only physical devices but also software applications and other forms of technology, showcasing the adaptive nature of language in tandem with technological advancements.