Meaning Of The Word Gimmick

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gimmick
countable noun: A gimmick is an unusual and unnecessary feature or action whose purpose is to attract attention or publicity.

gimmick in American English
a secret means of controlling a gambling device
to use gimmicks in or add gimmicks to
intransitive verb: to resort to gimmickry, esp. habitually
noun: an ingenious or novel device, scheme, or stratagem, esp. one designed to attract attention or increase appeal
transitive verb: to equip or embellish with unnecessary features, esp. in order to increase salability, acceptance, etc.

gimmick in British English
noun: something designed to attract extra attention, interest, or publicity

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