Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
whatsis
noun
/ˈhwɒtsɪs/
Definition
A term used to refer to something whose name is not known or temporarily forgotten.
Examples
- Can you pass me that whatsis over there?
- He has a whole box of whatsits that he doesn’t use anymore.
- What do you call that whatsis that holds the door open?
Meaning
Whatsis is often used in conversation when someone cannot recall the specific name of an object, thing, or person but wants to refer to it nonetheless.
Synonyms
- thingamajig
- doohickey
- thingamabob
- whatchamacallit
