gimmicks

noun

Definition of gimmicksnext
plural of gimmick
1
as in ruses
a clever often underhanded means to achieve an end that free dinner is just a sales gimmick to get you to listen to their sales pitch

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2
as in gadgets
an interesting and often novel device with a practical use a car equipped with a parking spot locator and other neat gimmicks

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3
as in hitches
a danger or difficulty that is hidden or not easily recognized the deal sounds too good to be true, so make sure there aren't any gimmicks

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  1. gadgets
  2. devices
  3. pitfalls
Noun
  • The endless array of wine gadgets and kitschy paraphernalia out there can be overwhelming, and frankly, not all of it is bound to be useful or appreciated.
    Anna Lee Iijima, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
  • From gadgets that promise ease to those that add a touch of luxury, there’s no shortage of viral products that have everyone talking.
    Jessica Copeland, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of gadgets
Noun
  • Keeping the fridge powered along with essential mobile devices, fans, and heaters can keep people comfortable during unexpected power troubles.
    Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Efficacy of post-market therapeutics and devices to support effective regulatory approvals and reimbursements.
    Premier Contributor, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of devices
Noun
  • Spaces represent the steps in catching, slaughtering and preparing a goose for the festive table, and pitfalls—like a jail, a tavern or death—could lose a player a turn or two, or return them to the start.
    John Last, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The terror only grows as King narrates the pitfalls of his adulthood, such as his addictions and then his unexpected, grueling recovery from a near-fatal accident.
    Tajja Isen, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of pitfalls
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