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gimmicky
gim·mick G0128200 (gĭm′ĭk)n.1. a. An innovative idea or stratagem that is used to attract attention or business but has little or no intrinsic value: "Mr. Freed tried every gimmick to attract customers, once even installing a traffic light in front of the restaurant to force cars to stop" (Sam Roberts).b. A significant feature that is obscured, misrepresented, or not readily evident; a catch: This deal seems too good to be true. What's the gimmick?2. a. A device employed to cheat, deceive, or trick, especially a mechanism for the secret and dishonest control of gambling apparatus.b. An innovative or unusual mechanical contrivance; a gadget.3. A small object whose name does not come readily to mind.tr.v. gim·micked, gim·mick·ing, gim·micks 1. To add gimmicks to; clutter with gadgets or attention-getting details. Often used with up.2. To change or affect by means of a gimmick.
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gim′mick·y adj.Translationsgimmick (ˈgimik) noun something used to attract attention to something or someone. an advertising gimmick. (廣告)花招 诀窍，花招，诡计 ˈgimmicky adjective 耍花招的 诀窍的EncyclopediaSeegimmick |