Synonyms of doodad

doodad

noun

1

as in what-is-it

a small article the actual name of which one either does not know or cannot remember

where does this little doodad go?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• what-is-it
• whatsis
• thingamajig
• doohickey
• thingamabob
• thingumajig
• whatsit
• whatchamacallit
• dingus
• whatnot
• hickey
• thingummy

2

as in ornamental

a small object displayed for its attractiveness or interest

has a habit of buying gadgets and doodads sold on television shopping channels

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ornamental
• ornament
• bauble
• gewgaw
• trinket
• souvenir
• tchotchke
• knickknack
• novelty
• gimcrack
• geegaw
• bibelot
• curio
• collectable
• nicknack
• collectible
• gaud
• kickshaw
• gimcrackery
• curiosity
• vertu
• objet
• bagatelle
• trumpery
• figurine
• trifle
• bijouterie
• virtu
• trinketry
• memento
• keepsake
• bric-a-brac
• conversation piece
• objet d'art
• collector's item

3

as in ornament

something that decorates or beautifies

the array of doodads that some drivers hang from their rearview mirror

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ornament
• decoration
• ornamentation
• adornment
• trim
• embellishment
• garnish
• frill
• garniture
• garnishment
• caparison
• glitter
• beautifier
• setoff
• embellisher
• filigree
• embroidery
• design
• apparel
• frippery
• finery
• frosting
• enhancement
• froufrou
• furnishings
• foofaraw
• chichi
• blazonry
• flounce
• bells and whistles
• pattern
• appliqué
• improvement
• ruffle
• flourish
• enrichment
• bric-a-brac
• fancywork
• furbelow
• gilt
• embossment
• emblazonry
• trappings
• regalia
• fal-lal
• figure
• bedizenment

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• scar
• blemish
• disfigurement
• spot
• stain
• defacement
• blot

• scar
• blemish
• disfigurement
• spot
• stain
• defacement
• blot

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