Meaning
gadget, freebie
- small electronic or novelty device
- free promotional giveaway (pen, keychain, etc.)
In a sentence
Alla fiera hanno distribuito molti gadget promozionali.
At the trade fair, they handed out a lot of promotional freebies.
Non comprare quel gadget inutile solo perché è scontato.
Don't buy that useless gadget just because it's discounted.
Hai visto che bel gadget tecnologico mi hanno regalato?
Did you see what a cool tech gadget they gave me?
Word forms (3)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| gadget | masculine · singular |
| gadget | masculine · plural |
| gadget | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often refers specifically to promotional freebies handed out at corporate events or fairs.
- As an unassimilated English loanword, it is invariable in the plural: 'i gadget'.