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Definition of gizmo

gizmo

/ˈɡɪz.moʊ/
giz · mo
Plural:gizmos
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• noun

1

A small mechanical or electronic device or gadget, especially one whose exact name is unknown or forgotten.

Example

"He bought a clever little kitchen gizmo that slices avocados in seconds."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 1940s as United States Navy and Marine Corps slang for any unspecified gadget or mechanical part, though its exact linguistic origin remains unknown.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gizmo. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gizmo
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