gimmick (Meaning)

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gimmick (n)

a drawback or difficulty that is not readily evident

something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known

any clever maneuver

The politician's campaign gimmick of free ice cream for voters earned him a boost in the polls.
The restaurant's edible straws were a gimmick that attracted attention but failed to improve sustainability.
The latest smartphone's holographic display was hailed as a gimmick by tech reviewers.
The lottery's 50-cent scratch-off game is merely a gimmick to lure people into spending more.
The movie's over-the-top special effects were seen as a gimmick to distract from its weak plot.
The CEO's motivational speeches were often just empty gimmicks to boost employee morale.
The product's 30-day money-back guarantee was a gimmick to create an illusion of confidence in the consumer.
The diet plan's promise of quick weight loss was just a marketing gimmick to capitalize on people's insecurities.
The online course's interactive quizzes and games were gimmicks to make learning feel more fun.
The company's charitable donation program was a PR gimmick to improve its public image.

a drawback or difficulty that is not readily evident, something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known, any clever maneuver

device, trick, scheme,ruse, jig, sleight, flimflam,ploy, knack, dodge

No antonyms found.

The politician's campaign gimmick of free ice cream for voters earned him a boost in the polls.

The restaurant's edible straws were a gimmick that attracted attention but failed to improve sustainability.

The latest smartphone's holographic display was hailed as a gimmick by tech reviewers.

The lottery's 50-cent scratch-off game is merely a gimmick to lure people into spending more.