dohickey

/ˈdoʊ.ɪki/ DOH-i-kee

Definitions

1. noun

A small, often unnecessary or trivial object or part.

“She rummaged through her grandmother’s attic, searching for a dohickey to fix the old clock.”

Synonyms

  • thingamajig
  • whatchamacallit

Antonyms

  • essential component