gadget
noun
a mechanical contrivance or device; any ingenious article.
gadgety
-
a word derived from
gadget.
Example Sentences
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For a nation that's so proud of its gadgety knives that let you always have a corkscrew handy, you think they'd be more forthcoming about what you can open with them.
From Salon ● Sep. 10, 2023
“That’s a gadgety call right there. Again, don’t feel great about that call.”
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 20, 2021
As children tear into boxes with flashing lights and gadgety beeps this Christmas, millions will find Santa has gone old school and left them a new cuddly pal.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 24, 2020
Paired with curved top and bottom edges, the extra-small and extra-large Echo variants have a softer, less gadgety appearance.
From Slate ● Oct. 6, 2018
Figure out some gadgety use and start selling the things.
From The Great Gray Plague by Raymond F. Jones
