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thingumajig

thingumajig

9.9
A small object whose name you do not know
  • noun
  • /ˈθɪŋɡəˌmədʒɪɡ/
  • Informal
: cachivache
  • Can you pass me that thingumajig over there?

Examples

  • I fixed the machine, but there’s still one thingumajig left over.

  • She pointed at the thingumajig on the table, unsure what it was called.

  • Can you pass me that thingumajig on the top shelf?

  • I can't find my thingumajig!

  • Can you pass me that thingumajig on the top shelf?

  • I fixed the machine, but there’s still one thingumajig left over.

  • She pointed at the thingumajig on the table, unsure what it was called.

Synonyms

something
vsthingumajig
∞ 1.0

An unknown object or idea that is not named

is narrower, focused on physical objects rather than abstract ideas
thing
vsthingumajig
∞ 1.0

Something you do not know or cannot name

is used mainly for physical objects whose name is unknown not all entities
thingy
vsthingumajig
  • Informal
75 8.4

An informal word for an object when you forget its name

focuses on physical objects rather than ideas or vague notions
widget
vsthingumajig
59 5.1

A small useful thing or tool for a particular job

denotes any unnamed object not specifically small tools or examples
gizmo
vsthingumajig
  • Informal
56 7.1

A small device or tool whose name you do not know

is used for any unnamed object rather than only small mechanical items
doohickey
vsthingumajig
  • Informal
11 9.9

A small object whose name you do not know

covers unnamed objects generally not limited to gadgets or tools
doodad
vsthingumajig
  • Informal
7 8.7

A small thing or device whose name you do not know

applies broadly to unnamed objects rather than only small gadgets
whatchamacallit
vsthingumajig
  • Informal
7 9.9

A word for an object whose name you do not know

is used specifically for objects rather than for people or ideas
thingie
vsthingumajig
  • Informal
6 9.2

A simple word for an object you cannot remember the name of

is the neutral label for an unnamed object without playfulness
gimmick
vsthingumajig
  • Informal
6 5.6

A small object whose name you cannot remember

serves as the common general word for unnamed objects without gadget tone
thingamabob
vsthingumajig
  • Informal
5 9.6

A thing whose name you do not know or remember

is a broad descriptor for any unnamed object without detail
thingamajig
vsthingumajig
  • Informal
5 9.9

A word people use for a person or object when they forget its name

is limited to objects only rather than to people or omission
whatsis
vsthingumajig
  • Informal
1 9.9

A thing whose name you cannot remember

is used for objects rather than vague or abstract items
hootenanny
vsthingumajig
  • Archaic
1 9.9

A small tool or object you forget the name of

is a more neutral term for unnamed objects without informal tone
whatchamacallum
vsthingumajig
  • UK
9.9

A word for something whose name you cannot remember

is limited to objects and not to broader references
thingumabob
vsthingumajig
  • Informal
9.9

An object whose name you don't know or have forgotten

is the general label for an unnamed object in plain usage
thingmajig
vsthingumajig
  • Informal
9.9

An object whose name you do not know or have forgotten

is used for unnamed objects generally not only for devices
thinginess
vsthingumajig
  • Informal
9.9

A word used for an object when you forget its name

is a straightforward term for unnamed objects without playful tone
thingummy
vsthingumajig
  • Informal
9.9

A word for a person or thing whose name you cannot remember

is restricted to objects rather than including people in reference
gismo
vsthingumajig
  • UK
8.5

A small device you do not know the name of

is a general word for unnamed objects not just small devices
dojigger
vsthingumajig
  • Informal
9.9

A small object used when you do not know its name

is a basic term for unnamed objects not confined to devices
gubbins
vsthingumajig
  • UK
9.9

Small things you do not know the name of or need

is singular and used for a single unnamed object rather than collections

Surface Forms

thingumajig singular
thingumajigs plural

Etymology

The word thingumajig is a playful mix of thing and a silly ending -majig, like whatchamacallit, and people say it when an object's name is 'unknown' or 'forgotten'.