Thingummy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈθɪŋəmi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Thingummy is a noun meaning Synonym of thingy: something one cannot remember the name of, or is unable to or does not care to specify precisely.
Meaning
Synonym of thingy: something one cannot remember the name of, or is unable to or does not care to specify precisely.
More Meanings
- Synonym of whatshisname: someone one cannot remember the name of.
Example Sentences
Once, in his first term, Cartwright had been bold enough to ask him why he was so clever, […] ‘It’s memory, Cartwright, old dear. Memory, the mother of the Muses . . . at least that’s what thingummy said.’ ‘Who?’ ‘You know, what’s his name, Greek poet chap. Wrote the Theogony . . . what was he called? Begins with an “H”.’ ‘Homer?’ ‘No, dear. Not Homer, the other one. No, it’s gone. Anyway. Memory, that’s the key.’
Word Forms
- thingummies
Synonyms for thingummy
Depending on context, synonyms include thingy, whatshisname, gimmick, gubbins, gizmo, dojigger.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include gizmo, thingamabob, dojigger, doohickey, thingamajig, doodad.
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