gimmick
noun/ˈɡɪmɪk/
Frequency rank: #10,725 most common English word
Meaning
a trick or device intended to attract attention or increase appeal, often in a superficial way.
Example sentence
The free toy inside the cereal box is just gimmick to get children to buy the product.
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