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gimmick

gim·mick

UK/ˈɡɪm.ɪk/ US/ˈɡɪmɪk/ uncommon

noun

1.
2.

any clever (deceptive) maneuver

  • “he would stoop to any device to win a point”
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Origin

Unknown. Possibly a rough anagram of magic or from gimme.

Phrases

  • gimmick account
  • gimmick blog

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