Gimmicky

/ɡɪˈmɪki/ adjective

Definition

Relying too much on tricks or gadgets rather than genuine quality; contrived or artificially clever.

Etymology

Gimmick + -y suffix to form an adjective. Standard 20th-century formation creating a dismissive descriptor.

Kelly Says

Calling something 'gimmicky' is a polite way to say it's all flash and no substance—the word itself sounds a bit hollow and overly clever, mirroring what it describes!

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