GIMMICK Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the word gimmick. (close relations)
gimmickry
Best Alternative Words for GIMMICK
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catch | verb, adverb, nounv, adv, n | |||||||
noun • a drawback or difficulty that is not readily evident • the quantity that was caught • a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect • anything that is caught (especially if it is worth catching) • a break or check in the voice (usually a sign of strong emotion) • a restraint that checks the motion of something • a fastener that fastens or locks a door or window • a cooperative game in which a ball is passed back and forth • the act of catching an object with the hands • the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal) verb • discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state • perceive with the senses quickly, suddenly, or momentarily • reach with a blow or hit in a particular spot • take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of • succeed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase • to hook or entangle • attract and fix • capture as if by hunting, snaring, or trapping • reach in time • get or regain something necessary, usually quickly or briefly • catch up with and possibly overtake • be struck or affected by • check oneself during an action • hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers • see or watch • cause to become accidentally or suddenly caught, ensnared, or entangled • detect a blunder or misstep • grasp with the mind or develop an understanding of • come down with • start burning • perceive by hearing • suffer from the receipt of • attract; cause to be enamored • apprehend and reproduce accurately • take in and retain • spread or be communicated • be the catcher • become aware of • delay or hold up; prevent from proceeding on schedule or as planned | ||||||||
device | nounn | |||||||
noun • an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose • something in an artistic work designed to achieve a particular effect • any clever maneuver • any ornamental pattern or design (as in embroidery) • an emblematic design (especially in heraldry) | ||||||||
dojigger | nounn | |||||||
noun • something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known | ||||||||
doodad | nounn | |||||||
noun • something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known | ||||||||
doohickey | nounn | |||||||
noun • something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known | ||||||||
gismo | nounn | |||||||
noun • something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known • a device or control that is very useful for a particular job | ||||||||
gizmo | nounn | |||||||
noun • something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known • a device or control that is very useful for a particular job | ||||||||
gubbins | nounn | |||||||
noun • something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known | ||||||||
thingamabob | nounn | |||||||
noun • something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known | ||||||||
thingamajig | nounn | |||||||
noun • something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known | ||||||||
thingmabob | nounn | |||||||
noun • something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known | ||||||||
thingmajig | nounn | |||||||
noun • something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known | ||||||||
thingumabob | nounn | |||||||
noun • something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known | ||||||||
thingumajig | nounn | |||||||
noun • something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known | ||||||||
thingummy | nounn | |||||||
noun • something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known | ||||||||
twist | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an unforeseen development • an interpretation of a text or action • any clever maneuver • the act of rotating rapidly • a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments • a sharp bend in a line produced when a line having a loop is pulled tight • a circular segment of a curve • a miniature whirlpool or whirlwind resulting when the current of a fluid doubles back on itself • a jerky pulling movement • a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair • social dancing in which couples vigorously twist their hips and arms in time to the music; was popular in the 1960s • the act of winding or twisting • turning or twisting around (in place) verb • to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling) • cause (an object) to assume a crooked or angular form • turn in the opposite direction • form into a spiral shape • form into twists • extend in curves and turns • do the twist • twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates • practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive • twist suddenly so as to sprain | ||||||||
whatchamacallit | nounn | |||||||
noun • something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known | ||||||||
whatchamacallum | nounn | |||||||
noun • something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known | ||||||||
whatsis | nounn | |||||||
noun • something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known | ||||||||
widget | nounn | |||||||
noun • something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known • a device or control that is very useful for a particular job |