gimmicking

/ˈɡɪmɪkɪŋ/
verb
  1. Present participle of gimmick: using tricks or clever devices to attract attention or gain an advantage, often in a way that seems dishonest or cheap.
    • He kept gimmicking his presentation with silly sound effects, which annoyed the audience.
    • Some politicians are accused of gimmicking their campaigns with empty promises.
    • The company was gimmicking its products with flashy packaging instead of improving quality.
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