Dingus
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈdɪŋɡəs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Dingus is a noun meaning (Canada, US, informal, derogatory, sometimes endearing and humorous) A foolish, incompetent, or silly person.
Meaning
(Canada, US, informal, derogatory, sometimes endearing and humorous) A foolish, incompetent, or silly person.
More Meanings
- (Canada, South Africa, US, informal) A gadget, device, or object whose name is either unknown, forgotten, or omitted for the purpose of humor.
- (slang, vulgar) The penis.
Example Sentences
I just lost my keys again. Now I feel like a dingus.
Drill #40 the .094 [2.4 mm] holes in the dingus. Dimple the #40 holes.
‘Say, what’s that dingus you Britishers wear when you’re playing cricket?
"He got mad at me because his dingus wouldn’t come up for him — too drunk, I guess. […]
Word Forms
- dinguses
- dinges
Synonyms for dingus
Depending on context, synonyms include thingamajig, widget, hickey, gizmo, thingy, gimmick.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include thingamajig, dinges, doodah, dodab, doodab, dodad.
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