Whatchamacallum (Noun)
Meaning
Something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known; "she eased the ball-shaped doodad back into its socket"; "there may be some great new gizmo around the corner that you will want to use".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- She reached into the toolbox, searching for a whatchamacallum that would fit the bolt tightly.
- The new smartphone has one of those whatchamacallums that allow for wireless charging.
- I think the kitchen gadget is called a whatchamacallum, but honestly I have no idea what that really is.
- The thingamajig or whatchamacallum on the side of the radio is broken and needs replacement.
- I hope someone can help me find the right whatchamacallum to fix my old bike.
Synonyms
- Gubbins
- Gizmo
- Thingamajig
- Doojigger
- Doodad
- Thingamabob
- Widget
- Gismo
- Gimmick
- Thingumabob
- Thingmajig
- Thingummy
- Whatchamacallit
- Whatsis
- Thingumajig
- Doohickey
- Thingmabob