Thingamabob Meaning in English
word
ˈθɪŋəməˌbɑb
THING-uh-bob
θˈɪŋɡɐmˌæbɒb
THING-uh-MAB-ob
Definition
A very informal word used when you don't know, can't remember, or don't want to say the name of an object.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal and playful; use when you genuinely don't know the object's name or want to be funny. Synonymous with 'thingamajig', 'whatchamacallit', and 'doohickey.' Not used in formal or written English.
Spanish: cachivache - cosoPortuguese (BR): tralala - troço - trecoPortuguese (PT): trapilho - cenasChinese (Simplified): 东东 - 那个东西Chinese (Traditional): 東東 - 那個東西Hindi: चीज़-वेज़ - वो चीज़Arabic: قطعة ما - الشيء دهBengali: ওই জিনিস - ফ্লান্টিRussian: штуковина - фиговина - как-его-тамJapanese: アレ - なんとか（物）Vietnamese: cái gì đó - đồ gì đóKorean: 그거 - 뭐시기 - 뭐더라Turkish: zımbırtı - şey - bilmemneUrdu: وہ چیز - فلاں چیزIndonesian: benda itu - alat itu
Example Sentences
Can you hand me that thingamabob on the table?
basic
I need the thingamabob to fix my bike.
basic
Where did I leave the thingamabob?
basic
Pass me the thingamabob—you know, the twisty one next to the cup.
natural
My dad always calls remote controls 'that thingamabob.'
natural
Just grab a thingamabob from the drawer if you can't find the right tool.
natural