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- [gim-ik]
- /ˈgɪm ɪk/
- /ˈɡɪm.ɪk/
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- [gim-ik]
- /ˈgɪm ɪk/
Definitions of gimmicky word
- noun gimmicky an ingenious or novel device, scheme, or stratagem, especially one designed to attract attention or increase appeal. 1
- noun gimmicky a concealed, usually devious aspect or feature of something, as a plan or deal: An offer that good must have a gimmick in it somewhere. 1
- noun gimmicky a hidden mechanical device by which a magician works a trick or a gambler controls a game of chance. 1
- noun gimmicky Electronics Informal. a capacitor formed by intertwining two insulated wires. 1
- verb with object gimmicky to equip or embellish with unnecessary features, especially in order to increase salability, acceptance, etc. (often followed by up): to gimmick up a sports car with chrome and racing stripes. 1
- verb without object gimmicky to resort to gimmickry, especially habitually. 1
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Origin of gimmicky
First appearance:
before 1925 One of the 11% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1925-30; origin uncertain
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Parts of speech for Gimmicky
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
gimmicky popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
gimmicky usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for gimmicky
adj gimmicky
- contemporary — Contemporary things are modern and relate to the present time.
- fashionable — observant of or conforming to the fashion; stylish: a fashionable young woman.
- fresh — newly made or obtained: fresh footprints.
- modern — of or relating to present and recent time; not ancient or remote: modern city life.
- modernistic — modern.
noun gimmicky
- kitsch — something of tawdry design, appearance, or content created to appeal to popular or undiscriminating taste.
Antonyms for gimmicky
adj gimmicky
- old-fashioned — of a style or kind that is no longer in vogue: an old-fashioned bathing suit.
- outmoded — gone out of style; no longer fashionable: outmoded styles.
- old — far advanced in the years of one's or its life: an old man; an old horse; an old tree.
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