Thingamajig

usgb/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

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Visual representation of "thingamajig"
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Context

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

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

Best used in informal settings

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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

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

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