gammick

/ˈɡæmɪk/

Definitions

1. noun

A trick or artifice, especially one that is considered clever or deceitful.

“The salesman used a gammick to convince the customer to buy the expensive watch.”

2. noun

A clever or ingenious device, especially one that is used for a specific purpose.

“The engineer designed a gammick to lift the heavy load without any manual effort.”

Synonyms

  • gimmick
  • trick

Antonyms

  • honest
  • straightforward