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Gizmo

American English slang

“gadget (origin unknown)”

Where it comes from

gizmo, a slang word for a gadget, first recorded in the early 1940s; its ultimate origin is unknown

Why It's Popular for Pets

Gizmo suits small, curious pets, and the furry Mogwai in the 1984 film Gremlins helped make the name a favorite for them.

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