gimmicky

English

Etymology

From gimmick +‎ -y.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɡɪmɪki/

Adjective

gimmicky (comparative gimmickier, superlative gimmickiest)

1. Resembling, or characteristic of a gimmick.
2. Containing gimmicks.
   • 2008 April, GameAxis Unwired, page 54:

     What isn't so gimmicky is the Aggro System, where you draw fire onto yourself by acting aggressive, while your partner sneaks off blindsiding distracted enemies. Aggro depends on how big your current weapon is and how often you act aggressive.

Translations

resembling, or characteristic of a gimmick

• German: effekthascherisch (de), künstlich (de)
• Spanish: efectista

containing gimmicks

• German: trickreich (de), mit allerlei Kniffen