Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
thingamajig
noun
/ˈθɪŋəməˌdʒɪɡ/
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Definition
A term used to refer to an object whose name is unknown or forgotten, often used when the specific name is not needed.
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Examples
- Can you pass me that thingamajig over there?
- I need a thingamajig to fix this part of the machine.
- What do you call that thingamajig on your desk?
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Meaning
A placeholder name for an object or a concept when the actual name is not known or not important in the context.
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Synonyms
- gizmo
- doohickey
- whatchamacallit