Meaning of the word MacGuffin in English
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MacGuffin
US /məˈɡʌf.ɪn/
UK /məˈɡʌf.ɪn/
Noun
an object or device in a film or book that serves merely as a trigger for the plot
Example:
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The stolen jewels served as the MacGuffin in the heist movie.
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The mysterious briefcase was a classic MacGuffin, driving the characters' actions.
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