Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
thingy
Noun
/ˈθɪŋ.i/
Definition
A vague term used to refer to an object or item whose name is unknown or forgotten.
Examples
- Can you pass me that thingy over there?
- I need to fix the thingy that holds the door shut.
- What’s that thingy called again that you use to slice vegetables?
Meaning
The word ‘thingy’ is often used informally to describe something when the speaker cannot recall its specific name or wants to avoid naming it.
Synonyms
- thing
- object
- item
- widget
