whatchamacallit

noun

what·cha·ma·call·it | \ ˈhwä-chə-mə-ˌkȯ-lət

, ˈwä-, ˈ(h)wə-

\

Definition of whatchamacallit

: thingamajig

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I can't find the whatchamacallit that holds the door open. I need one of those whatchamacallits to connect the two patch cords.

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The first known use of whatchamacallit was in 1928

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whatchamacallit

noun

English Language Learners Definition of whatchamacallit

US, informal : something whose name you have forgotten or do not know

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