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gizmo
noun giz·mo \ˈgiz-(ˌ)mō\
: a usually small mechanical or electronic device
plural gizmos also gismos
Full Definition of GIZMO
: gadget
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Variants of GIZMO
giz·mo also gis·mo \ˈgiz-(ˌ)mō\
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Origin of GIZMO
origin unknown
First Known Use: 1943
Related to GIZMO
- Synonyms
- appliance, contraption, contrivance, gimmick, gadget (also gismo), jigger, widget
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