Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
doohickey
Noun
/ˈduː.hiː.ki/
Definition
A doohickey is a placeholder name for an object, often a small tool or gadget, whose precise name is forgotten or unknown.
Examples
- I can’t find the doohickey I need to fix the bike.
- She used a doohickey to help with the assembly of the furniture.
- He pulled out a doohickey from his pocket to open the bottle.
Meaning
It refers to an item that is difficult to identify or specify, commonly used in casual conversation.
Synonyms
- gadget
- thingamajig
- whatchamacallit
- widget
- doober
