an unusual trick or unnecessary device that is intended to attract attention or to persuade people to buy something a promotional/publicity/sales gimmick We don't use gimmicks to sell our products.
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NAmE//ˈɡɪmɪki//
adjective a gimmicky ideaSee gimmick in the Oxford Advanced Learner's DictionaryCheck pronunciation: gimmick