Whatsits Meaning in English
word · lemma: whatsit
Definition
An informal word used when you can’t remember or don’t know the name of an object or thing; the plural of 'whatsit'.
Usage & Nuances
'Whatsits' is very informal, mainly used in spoken English. It refers to objects whose name you can’t recall or is unimportant in context. Similar terms: 'thingamajigs', 'doohickeys'. Not for formal writing. Usually pluralized when referring to multiple unknown objects.
Example Sentences
Can you hand me those whatsits on the shelf?
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I found some old whatsits in the drawer.
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He uses special whatsits to fix the computer.
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Do you know where we keep the whatsits for the blender?
natural
I bought some new whatsits for the kitchen, but I’m not sure what they do.
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All those little whatsits you left on my desk are gone now.
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