gag; gimmick; trick; funny
Meanings
3 senses · 9 examplesnoun
funny remarks or actions; comic gimmick; gag
dialectOriginally from Wu dialect (Shanghainese), now widely used in entertainment contexts to describe comedic bits or crowd-pleasing antics.
The crosstalk performers have so many gags that the audience couldn't stop laughing.
This show has no gimmicks and isn't funny at all.
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He always likes to show off his antics to attract everyone's attention.
noun
trick; scheme; gimmick; deceptive move
dialectOften used in the phrase '摆噱头' (to play tricks) or to criticize marketing schemes as being all show and no substance.
Don't believe him; he's just playing tricks.
This marketing tactic is purely a gimmick with no actual substance.
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Doing business requires honesty; you can't rely on tricks to deceive people.
adjective
funny; amusing; ridiculous; comical
dialectDialectal usage (primarily Wu dialect/Shanghainese) where 噱头 functions as an adjective meaning 'hilarious' or 'laughable'. Rare in standard Mandarin.
His outfit today is so ridiculous that everyone can't help laughing.
This story sounds very funny, but it actually happened.
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His comical movements look especially hilarious.