Thingamabob
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Thingamabob is a noun meaning (slang) A thing or person whose actual name is unknown or forgotten.
Meaning
(slang) A thing or person whose actual name is unknown or forgotten.
Example Sentences
"The tin thingamabob," insisted Mr. Trigget with slow dignity. "Call it what you will. Its purpose is self-evident. It acts as a dispirator—a distributor, that is to say—"
Word Forms
- thingamabobs
- thingamabobber
- thingamybob
- thingmabob
- thingumabob
- thingumbob
- thingumebob
- thingummabob
- thingummybob
- thingymabob
Synonyms for thingamabob
Depending on context, synonyms include thingy, whatshisname, gimmick, gubbins, gizmo, dojigger.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include thingummy, gizmo, thingamajig, dojigger, doohickey, doodad.
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