n.
Pronunciation: ' ga-j ə t
Function: noun
Etymology: origin unknown
Date: 1886
: an often small mechanical or electronic device with a practical use but often thought of as a novelty
– gad · ge · teer \ ˌ ga-j ə - ' tir \ noun
– gad · get · ry \ ' ga-j ə -tr ē \ noun
– gad · gety \ -j ə -t ē \ adjective