astuce — meaning in English

English meaning

• gimmick noun A clever trick, feature, or gadget used mainly to attract attention rather than add real value.
• sham adjective Fake or intended to deceive; not genuine.
• tip noun The pointed or outer end of something.
• trick noun An action meant to deceive, fool, or outsmart someone.

Senses

astuce is used for these senses in English:

• gimmick A ploy or strategy used to attract attention or gain traction.
• sham Trickery, hoaxing.
• 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.

sham — full definition

1. adjective Fake or intended to deceive; not genuine.
2. noun Something fraudulent that pretends to be real; a fake.
3. noun A decorative pillow cover.
4. verb To fake or pretend.

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