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gimmicka trick or device intended to attract attention, publicity, or business

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a trick or device intended to attract attention, publicity, or business

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡɪmɪk/

Korean meaning: 관심이나 홍보, 사업을 끌기 위한 속임수나 기법

Korean pronunciation: **기**믹

Example Sentences

  • The restaurant's singing waiters turned out to be just a gimmick to attract tourists.
  • His magic show was full of high-tech gimmicks but lacked real talent.
  • The politician's promise to give everyone a free pizza was seen as an election gimmick.

gimmick

NOUN

//ˈɡɪmɪk//

a trick or device intended to attract attention, publicity, or business

gimmick concept
💡 Concept

a carnival game operator enthusiastically demonstrates an oversized spinning wheel covered in huge fake prizes. He spins the colorful wheel dramatically while pointing to enormous stuffed animals hanging above his booth. When the wheel stops, he quickly hands a tiny plastic toy to the disappointed customer instead of the big prize shown. The customer looks confused while holding the small worthless item, realizing the display was just for show. Other potential customers nearby start walking away after seeing the obvious deception. a trick or device intended to attract attention, publicity, or business

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gimmick rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

His gimmick draws crowds from their picnic, as children mimic every trick!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈɡɪmɪk/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈɡɪmɪk/

🌳Etymology

Origin

20세기 초 미국에서 시작된 속어로, 마술사들이 사용하던 은밀한 장치나 속임수를 가리키는 말에서 유래되었습니다.

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🎵Rhyme

mimicpicnicclinic
mimic
picnic
clinic

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📝Examples

The restaurant's singing waiters turned out to be just a gimmick to attract tourists.

His magic show was full of high-tech gimmicks but lacked real talent.

😄 Fun example

The politician's promise to give everyone a free pizza was seen as an election gimmick.

Don't fall for their gimmick - read the fine print before signing anything.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

trickployschemedevicestunt

Antonyms

authenticitygenuinenesssincerity

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