THINGAMABOB Synonyms
There is 1 hypernym of the word thingamabob. (close relations)
Definition of THINGAMABOB
thingamabobs
Best Alternative Words for THINGAMABOB
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doodad | nounn | |||||||
noun • something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known | ||||||||
doohickey | nounn | |||||||
noun • something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known | ||||||||
gizmo | nounn | |||||||
noun • something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known • a device or control that is very useful for a particular job | ||||||||
thingamajig | nounn | |||||||
noun • something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known | ||||||||
widget | nounn | |||||||
noun • something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known • a device or control that is very useful for a particular job | ||||||||
accessory | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • clothing that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing • a supplementary component that improves capability • someone who helps another person commit a crime adjective satellite • aiding and abetting in a crime • furnishing added support | ||||||||
apparatus | nounn | |||||||
noun • equipment designed to serve a specific function • (anatomy) a group of body parts that work together to perform a given function | ||||||||
article | nounn | |||||||
noun • nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication • one of a class of artifacts • a separate section of a legal document (as a statute or contract or will) • (grammar) a determiner that may indicate the specificity of reference of a noun phrase verb • bind by a contract; especially for a training period | ||||||||
artifact | nounn | |||||||
noun • a man-made object taken as a whole | ||||||||
contraption | nounn | |||||||
noun • a device or control that is very useful for a particular job | ||||||||
device | nounn | |||||||
noun • an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose • something in an artistic work designed to achieve a particular effect • any clever maneuver • any ornamental pattern or design (as in embroidery) • an emblematic design (especially in heraldry) | ||||||||
gadget | nounn | |||||||
noun • a device or control that is very useful for a particular job | ||||||||
item | nounn | |||||||
noun • a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list • a small part that can be considered separately from the whole • a whole individual unit; especially when included in a list or collection • an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole • an individual instance of a type of symbol adverb • (used when listing or enumerating items) also | ||||||||
mechanism | nounn | |||||||
noun • the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction • the technical aspects of doing something • a natural object resembling a machine in structure or function • (philosophy) the philosophical theory that all phenomena can be explained in terms of physical or biological causes • device consisting of a piece of machinery; has moving parts that perform some function | ||||||||
object | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow • the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable) • (grammar) a constituent that is acted upon • the focus of cognitions or feelings • (computing) a discrete item that provides a description of virtually anything known to a computer verb • express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent • be averse to or express disapproval of | ||||||||
tool | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an implement used in the practice of a vocation • the means whereby some act is accomplished • a person who is controlled by others and is used to perform unpleasant or dishonest tasks for someone else • obscene terms for penis verb • drive • ride in a car with no particular goal and just for the pleasure of it • furnish with tools • work with a tool | ||||||||
trinket | nounn | |||||||
noun • cheap showy jewelry or ornament on clothing | ||||||||
dojigger | nounn | |||||||
noun • something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known | ||||||||
gimmick | nounn | |||||||
noun • a drawback or difficulty that is not readily evident • something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known • any clever maneuver | ||||||||
gismo | nounn | |||||||
noun • something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known • a device or control that is very useful for a particular job | ||||||||