thingummy Meaning & Definition
/ˈθɪŋəmi/
What Does Thingummy Mean?
Thingummy is used as a noun meaning Synonym of thingy: something one cannot remember the name of, or is unable to or does not care to specify precisely. It can also mean Synonym of whatshisname: someone one cannot remember the name of.
Word Facts for Thingummy
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈθɪŋəmi/ |
| Synonyms | gimmick, gubbins and gizmo |
| Plural | thingummies |
Thingummy Definition (Noun)
- Synonym of thingy: something one cannot remember the name of, or is unable to or does not care to specify precisely.
- Synonym of whatshisname: someone one cannot remember the name of.
Synonyms of Thingummy
gimmickgubbinsgizmodojiggerdoodaddohickeydoohickeythingamajigthingumabobthingmajigthingmabobthingamabobthingumajig
Thingummy synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
thingummy (plural thingummies)
Words That Rhyme With Thingummy
Origin of Thingummy
From thingum + -y. Compare thingamabob and thingamajig.
Thingummy: Your Questions Answered
What part of speech is thingummy?
Thingummy is a noun.
What is another word for thingummy?
You can replace thingummy with words such as gimmick, gubbins and gizmo. See the full list of thingummy synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of thingummy?
The plural of thingummy is thingummies.