First Known Use: 1886
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gadget
noun gad·get \ˈga-jət\
: a small, useful device
Full Definition of GADGET
: an often small mechanical or electronic device with a practical use but often thought of as a novelty
— gad·ge·teer \ˌga-jə-ˈtir\ noun
— gad·get·ry \ˈga-jə-trē\ noun
— gad·gety \-jə-tē\ adjective
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Origin of GADGET
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Related to GADGET
- Synonyms
- appliance, contraption, contrivance, gimmick, gizmo (also gismo), jigger, widget
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GADGETY Defined for Kids
gadget
noun gad·get \ˈga-jət\
Definition of GADGET for Kids
: a small useful device that is often interesting, unfamiliar, or unusual
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