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whatchamacallit

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noun what·cha·ma·call·it \ˈhwä-chə-mə-ˌkȯ-lət, ˈwä-, ˈ(h)wə-\

Definition of whatchamacallit

  1. :  thingamajig

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Examples of whatchamacallit in a Sentence

  1. I can't find the whatchamacallit that holds the door open.

  2. I need one of those whatchamacallits to connect the two patch cords.

Origin and Etymology of whatchamacallit

alteration of what you may call it

whatchamacallit Synonyms

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dingus, doohickey, hickey, thingamabob, thingamajig (or thingumajig), thingummy, doodad, whatnot, whatsit (also whatsis or what-is-it)

WHATCHAMACALLIT Defined for English Language Learners

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Definition of whatchamacallit for English Language Learners

  • : something whose name you have forgotten or do not know

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