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Meaning of thingamajig
A thingamajig refers to a device or gadget whose name is unknown or forgotten.
Etymology of thingamajig
The word thingamajig is believed to have originated in the mid-19th century in the United States.
It is likely a combination of the words "thing" and "gimcrack" or "gadget", with "majig" being a slang or colloquial suffix.
The word has been used in various contexts, including literature, music, and everyday conversation, to refer to mysterious or unfamiliar objects or devices.
Synonyms
gadget
gizmo
device
contraption
apparatus
machine
tool
instrument
equipment
fixture
accessory
attachment
add-on
component
part
piece
mechanism
appliance
implement
doohickey
whatchamacallit
thingy
whatsit
doodad
widget
fiddle
contrivance
rig
setup
arrangement
system
rigging
gear
hardware
software
Definitions
- Oxford Languages defines thingamajig as a noun, referring to a thing whose name is unknown or forgotten, or a device or gadget.
- It can also be used to describe an object or a device that is not easily identifiable or whose purpose is unclear.
Usage Examples
- The instructions didn't mention what to do with the thingamajig that came with the package.
- Can you pass me that thingamajig over there, I think it's a screwdriver.
- The engineer was puzzled by the thingamajig in the machine and couldn't figure out its purpose.