gim·mick·ery
plural -es
Definition of gimmickery
1
: an array or profusion of gimmicks
carried an incomprehensible mass of miniature coils … and other electronic gimmickry — New York Times
2
: use of gimmicks
without resorting to gimmickery
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The first known use of gimmickery was in 1948
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