What does GIZMO mean?

Gizmo

Parts of Speech: Noun

Definitions:

1. A gadget or device, especially one whose name the speaker does not know or cannot recall.
2. A small mechanical or electronic device, especially one whose name is unknown or unspecified.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈɡɪzmoʊ/
• UK: /ˈɡɪzməʊ/

Origin and Usage:

The word "gizmo" is believed to have originated in the US in the 1940s. It is a slang term that has since become widely used to refer to any gadget or mechanical device, especially one whose name is unknown or forgotten. The word has also been used in popular culture, such as in the 1984 film "Gremlins," where it refers to a small, mysterious device.

Synonyms:

• Contraption
• Gadget
• Widget

Related Words:

• Widget
• Gismo
• Macho
• Wimpy
• Yacht

Example Sentences:

• He could not figure out how to operate the gizmo.
• She handed him a small gizmo that looked like a keychain.
• The new gizmo promises to make life easier for busy professionals.