Choose the appropriate meaning for the following word from the options given below:
Gimmick
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Trick
Gimmick means a clever trick or device used to attract attention, especially to sell something. Its synonym is trick.
Example: The free gift was only a sales gimmick.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Game | an activity played for fun or in competition (it is not a device to attract attention) | Chess is a game of skill. |
| (2) Trick (answer) | something done to deceive or attract people (the sense of gimmick) | The offer was a trick to get our phone numbers. |
| (3) Girdle | a belt or band worn around the waist | The queen wore a golden girdle. |
| (4) Description | an account of what something is like | The witness gave a detailed description of the thief. |