ALL meanings of gimmick
gim·mick
G g - noun gimmick Provide with a gimmick ; alter or tamper with. 1
- noun gimmick clever device 1
- noun gimmick trick, catch 1
- noun gimmick an ingenious or novel device, scheme, or stratagem, especially one designed to attract attention or increase appeal. 1
- noun gimmick 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 gimmick a hidden mechanical device by which a magician works a trick or a gambler controls a game of chance. 1
- noun gimmick Electronics Informal. a capacitor formed by intertwining two insulated wires. 1
- verb with object gimmick 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 gimmick to resort to gimmickry, especially habitually. 1
- noun gimmick A trick or device used to attain some end. 0
- noun gimmick A clever ploy or strategy. 0
- noun gimmick (electronics) A gimmick capacitor. 0
- verb gimmick To rig or set up with a trick or device. 0
- countable noun gimmick A gimmick is an unusual and unnecessary feature or action whose purpose is to attract attention or publicity. 0
- noun gimmick something designed to attract extra attention, interest, or publicity 0
- noun gimmick any clever device, gadget, or stratagem, esp one used to deceive 0
- noun gimmick a device or trick of legerdemain that enables a magician to deceive the audience 0
- noun gimmick a secret means of controlling a gambling device 0
- noun gimmick anything that tricks or mystifies; deceptive or secret device 0
- noun gimmick an attention-getting device or feature, typically superficial, designed to promote the success of a product, campaign, etc. 0
- noun gimmick any clever little gadget or ruse 0
- verb transitive gimmick to use gimmicks in or add gimmicks to 0