Doohickey

usgb/ˈduˌhiki/
noun

A small object or gadget whose name is not known or cannot be remembered.

Can you pass me that doohickey over there?
Visual representation of "doohickey" - A small object or gadget whose name is not known or cannot be remembered.

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Informal

handy doohickey,little doohickey,something like a doohickey

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Casual Reference

This term is often used to casually reference objects without needing to be specific.

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'I couldn’t find the doohickey to open the bottle.'
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Memory Lapse

Use it when forgetting specific names but wanting to keep the conversation light-hearted.

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'What’s that doohickey called again?'
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Informal Contexts

Use primarily in informal speech rather than in formal writing or presentations.

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'He handed me a doohickey, and I had no idea what it was for.'
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