gimmicky
Aussprache: [ˈɡɪm.ɪ.ki]
Wort
Kontext: „marketing“
(adjective) when something is designed to be very flashy or eye-catching, but it doesn't really work well. It's like a toy that looks fun and colorful, but when you play with it, it's not very useful.
Beispiel
The new phone has a gimmicky design that really attracts attention with its bright colors.
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Even though the restaurant had a gimmicky theme, the food was disappointing and not tasty.
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Do you think this new product is more gimmicky than useful?
Kontext: „entertainment“
(adjective) when something is made to be fun or interesting in a way that seems cheap or not serious. It's like a movie that has a lot of special effects but not a good story.
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The magician's performance was exciting and had some gimmicky tricks that amazed the audience.
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The show was all gimmicky stunts and lacked any real talent or creativity.
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Why do you think some films rely heavily on gimmicky effects instead of a strong plot?
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