thingamajig

noun
UK: /ˈθɪŋəmədʒɪɡ/
US: /ˈθɪŋɡəmədʒɪɡ/

  1. A word used to refer to something whose name you do not know or have forgotten.

    1. Pass me that thingamajig over there by the toolbox please.
    2. I need the thingamajig that connects to the hose; where did you put it after washing the car?

Synonyms

thingy whatchamacallit whatsit widget doohickey

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "thingamajig" is /ˈθɪŋəmədʒɪɡ/ in British English and /ˈθɪŋɡəmədʒɪɡ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "thingamajig": thingy, whatchamacallit, whatsit, widget, doohickey.

Example usage of "thingamajig": "Pass me that thingamajig over there by the toolbox please.". More examples on the page.