Thingamajig

/ˌθɪŋəˈmædʒɪɡ/
noun

A word used to refer to an object or device whose name is not known or cannot be recalled.

Can you pass me that thingamajig over there?
Visual representation of "thingamajig" - A word used to refer to an object or device whose name is not known or cannot be recalled.

Usage tips

Informal

handy thingamajig,little thingamajig,that old thingamajig

noun

A humorous or whimsical term for an unnamed object, often of trivial importance.

He has all sorts of thingamajigs in his workshop.
Visual representation of "thingamajig" - A humorous or whimsical term for an unnamed object, often of trivial importance.

Usage tips

Informal

silly thingamajig,random thingamajig,thingamajigs for everything

noun

A word used to refer to an object or device whose name is not known or cannot be recalled.

Can you pass me that thingamajig over there?
Visual representation of "thingamajig" - A word used to refer to an object or device whose name is not known or cannot be recalled.

Usage tips

Informal

handy thingamajig,little thingamajig,that old thingamajig

noun

A humorous or whimsical term for an unnamed object, often of trivial importance.

He has all sorts of thingamajigs in his workshop.
Visual representation of "thingamajig" - A humorous or whimsical term for an unnamed object, often of trivial importance.

Usage tips

Informal

silly thingamajig,random thingamajig,thingamajigs for everything

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "thingamajig"
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Context

Use this word when you're unsure of an object's name

I need that thingamajig, what's it called again?
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Casual

Best used in informal settings

This conversation is quite casual so using 'thingamajig' fits nicely.
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Easier Communication

Helps simplify discussions about items people might not recognize outright

If you forget the name of a toy, calling it a 'thingamajig' works.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Context

Use this word when you're unsure of an object's name

I need that thingamajig, what's it called again?
LampPro Tip 2/3

Casual

Best used in informal settings

This conversation is quite casual so using 'thingamajig' fits nicely.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Easier Communication

Helps simplify discussions about items people might not recognize outright

If you forget the name of a toy, calling it a 'thingamajig' works.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Context

Use this word when you're unsure of an object's name

I need that thingamajig, what's it called again?
LampPro Tip 2/3

Casual

Best used in informal settings

This conversation is quite casual so using 'thingamajig' fits nicely.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Easier Communication

Helps simplify discussions about items people might not recognize outright

If you forget the name of a toy, calling it a 'thingamajig' works.
Visual representation of the word "Thingamajig"

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