gimmick — a 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

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

His gimmick draws crowds from their picnic, as children mimic every trick!
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Origin
20세기 초 미국에서 시작된 속어로, 마술사들이 사용하던 은밀한 장치나 속임수를 가리키는 말에서 유래되었습니다.
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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.”
“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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