Gimmick (slang)
Pronunciation: /gim-ick/
Plural: Gimmicks
What does Gimmick mean?
A trick or planned tactic to attract publicity and gain attention.
Gimmick Synonyms: Scheme, Publicity stunt
Example sentence: “My boy the real deal, he’s not a gimmick.”
Gimmick in songs:
“Kazaam is sad thrills, your gimmick is mediocre” – Kendrick Lamar, How Much a Dollar Cost.
“Nigga tried to try me like I was a gimmick” – Offset, Legacy.
“No pressure, no gimmick shit, no radio records” – Joey Bada$$,
“I ain’t got a gimmick, I just flow, the niggas went nuts for” – J. Cole, Rise and Shine.