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temppu — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • gimmick noun A clever trick, feature, or gadget used mainly to attract attention rather than add real value.
  • glitch noun A small, usually temporary problem or fault, especially in a machine, computer, or software.
  • ruse noun A clever trick or scheme meant to deceive someone.
  • shenanigans noun Mischievous or high-spirited behaviour; playful goings-on.
  • stunt noun A dangerous or spectacular feat performed for entertainment, often in film.
  • trick noun An action meant to deceive, fool, or outsmart someone.
  • workaround noun A means or method of circumventing an obstacle, particularly one arising from constraints, laws or regulatory requirements.
  • wrench noun US: a hand tool used to grip and turn nuts, bolts, or pipes; called a spanner in British English.

Senses

temppu is used for these senses in English:

  • gimmick A ploy or strategy used to attract attention or gain traction.
  • glitch (video games) A bug or an exploit.
  • ruse (countable, by extension) An action intended to deceive; a trick.
  • shenanigans Deceitful tricks; trickery; games. [from mid 19th c.]
  • stunt A daring or dangerous feat, often involving the display of gymnastic skills.
  • trick Something designed to fool, dupe, outsmart, mislead or swindle.
  • trick A single element of a magician's (or any variety entertainer's) act; a magic trick.
  • trick An effective, clever or quick way of doing something.

gimmick — full definition

  1. noun A clever trick, feature, or gadget used mainly to attract attention rather than add real value.
  2. verb To fit or rig something with a hidden trick or device.

glitch — full definition

  1. noun A small, usually temporary problem or fault, especially in a machine, computer, or software.
  2. verb To malfunction briefly and unexpectedly.

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