What does “gimmick” mean?
gimmick
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A gimmick is a clever trick or a special feature that's designed to get your attention, but it's not really that useful or honest. It feels a little fake or cheap.
Like, imagine a store puts a big sign outside saying "FREE GIFT with every purchase!" but the gift is just a tiny piece of paper. That's a gimmick — it got you in the door, but it didn't really mean anything.
Or you might say, "This new app has a fun gimmick where it turns your photo into a cartoon, but honestly the app isn't that great."
You can also use it about people — a singer who always wears a crazy costume might be called "all gimmick, no talent."
So basically, a gimmick is a trick to grab attention that feels more flashy than real.
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