thingamajig

Definition

Something that one does not know the name of.

Etymology

From thingum or thingummy + jig, metrically patterned like gobbledygook, rigamarole. Compare thingamabob, etc.

Example Sentences

• "He used this, this... this thingamajig you saw him with the other day to fix the problem."
• ""– – Engeneerin' is a cinch – All y' gotta do is shove one thingamajigg an' pull 'nother – –""
• "STORAGE boxes -- catchalls for flotsam, jetsam, whatnots and thingamajigs -- are gaining new interest as decorative objects for the home."