thingy

noun
UK: /ˈθɪŋi/
US: /ˈθɪŋi/

  1. Used to refer to something whose name you do not know or have forgotten.

    1. Can you pass me that thingy over there?
    2. I need that little thingy to fix this, where did you put it last time?

  2. A gadget or object, often one whose name is unknown or unimportant.

    1. What is this strange thingy I found in the drawer?
    2. This thingy is supposed to help you open jars, but it never works properly.

Synonyms

gadget whatsit object whatchamacallit doohickey thingamajig thing

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "thingy" in English means: Used to refer to something whose name you do not know or have forgotten., A gadget or object, often one whose name is unknown or unimportant..

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

Synonyms for "thingy": gadget, whatsit, object, whatchamacallit, doohickey, thingamajig, thing.

Example usage of "thingy": "Can you pass me that thingy over there?". More examples on the page.