whatsit

noun
UK: /ˈwɒtsɪt/
US: /ˈwʌtsɪt/

  1. A thing whose name is unknown or forgotten.

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

Synonyms

thing object gadget doohickey thingamajig whatchamacallit

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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