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gadgety

gadg·et
G g

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [gaj-it]
    • /ˈgædʒ ɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [gaj-it]
    • /ˈgædʒ ɪt/

Definitions of gadgety word

  • noun gadgety a mechanical contrivance or device; any ingenious article. 1
  • noun gadgety (informal) Characterised by gadgets; hi-tech in a gimmicky way. 1

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Origin of gadgety

First appearance:

before 1850
One of the 32% newest English words
1850-55; origin uncertain; compare French gâchette the catch of a lock, sear of a gunlock

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Parts of speech for Gadgety

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

gadgety popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

gadgety usage trend in Literature

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