Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
thingamabob
noun
/ˈθɪŋəməˌbɑb/
Definition
A term used to refer to an object or item whose name is unknown or forgotten.
Examples
- Could you pass me that thingamabob over there?
- I need to find a thingamabob that helps me open bottles.
Meaning
It is often used in casual conversation to describe a gadget, device, or item when the speaker cannot recall the specific name.
Synonyms
- gadget
- doohickey
- whatchamacallit
- widget
- thingamajig
