Kniff — meaning in English
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English meaning
- contrivance noun A machine or tool designed to carry out a particular job.
- gimmick noun A clever trick, feature, or gadget used mainly to attract attention rather than add real value.
- kludge noun A rough, quickly built device made to check whether an idea works before a proper version is designed.
- knack noun A natural skill or ability for doing something well, often something that seems to come easily.
- ruse noun A clever trick or scheme meant to deceive someone.
- trick noun An action meant to deceive, fool, or outsmart someone.
Senses
Kniff is used for these senses in English:
- contrivance A means, such as an elaborate plan or strategy, to accomplish a certain objective.
- kludge (informal) Any construction or practice, typically crude yet effective, designed to solve a problem temporarily or expediently.
- knack Something performed, or to be done, requiring aptness and dexterity. [from mid 14th c.]
- ruse (countable, by extension) An action intended to deceive; a trick.
- trick An effective, clever or quick way of doing something.
contrivance — full definition
- noun A machine or tool designed to carry out a particular job.
- noun A clever plan or scheme used to achieve a particular goal.
- noun Something that seems too cleverly arranged to feel natural or genuine.
gimmick — full definition
- noun A clever trick, feature, or gadget used mainly to attract attention rather than add real value.
- verb To fit or rig something with a hidden trick or device.
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