gimmicky

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or characterized by a gimmick; designed to attract attention by being novel, controversial, or sensational.

  - "The used-car salesman used many gimmicky tactics to sell the old car."
  - "The magician's gimmicky tricks left the audience amazed."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gimmicky
jimmy , d Jimmy

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Variants

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gimmick , gimmicks , gimmicky

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Etymology

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Gimmicky comes from the word 'gimmick,' which originated in the early 20th century. It is believed to have originated from the Yiddish word 'gimel tuchas,' meaning 'clown's cap,' which was a novelty or trick item.

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Trivia

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1. The first recorded use of the word 'gimmick' in print was in 1921 in the book 'The American Language' by H.L. Mencken.

2. The term 'gimmick' was originally used to describe a novelty item or trick device, but it has since come to be used more broadly to describe anything designed to attract attention through novelty or sensationalism.

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Related Concepts

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1. Novelty: Gimmicky items often belong to the novelty category. They are designed to be unique and eye-catching, often with no practical use.

2. Gimmick: A gimmick is a novelty or trick device, often used to attract attention or sell a product. It can be a physical object or a marketing strategy.

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Culture

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In popular culture, gimmicky is often used to describe something that is designed to attract attention through novelty or sensationalism. It can be found in various forms of media, such as advertising, entertainment, and marketing.

How to Memorize "gimmicky"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a used-car salesman using flashy signs and catchy slogans to sell a car.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'gimmicky' with the image of a clown's cap or a flashy sales sign.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'gimmicky' as 'Gets Interesting Marketing Methods To Yield Cool Karma'.

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