thingy

ˈθɪŋɡi

Definitions

1. noun

an unspecified or unidentified object or device.

“I’m looking for the thingy that goes on the end of the pen.”

2. interjection

used to express difficulty in remembering a name or describing something.

“What’s that thingy they call it?”

Synonyms

  • doohickey
  • whatchamacallit

Antonyms

  • identifiable
  • specific