Synonyms of doodads

doodads

noun

plural of doodad

1

as in thingamajigs

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

• thingamajigs
• doohickeys
• whatnots
• thingamabobs
• whatsits
• whatchamacallits
• hickeys
• dinguses
• thingummies

2

as in ornamentals

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

• ornamentals
• novelties
• ornaments
• trinkets
• gewgaws
• baubles
• knickknacks
• gimcracks
• tchotchkes
• souvenirs
• bibelots
• collectibles
• gauds
• curios
• curiosities
• kickshaws
• trumperies
• figurines
• trifles
• bagatelles
• mementos
• bric-a-brac
• keepsakes
• virtus
• gimcrackeries
• bijouteries
• trinketries
• conversation pieces
• objets d'art
• collector's items

3

as in ornaments

something that decorates or beautifies

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ornaments
• decorations
• ornamentations
• adornments
• trims
• embellishments
• garnishes
• garnitures
• embellishers
• caparisons
• frills
• beautifiers
• garnishments
• setoffs
• fripperies
• furnishings
• fineries
• embroideries
• glitters
• filigrees
• furbelows
• enhancements
• figures
• frostings
• improvements
• apparels
• bric-a-brac
• flounces
• bells and whistles
• flourishes
• appliqués
• ruffles
• trappings
• enrichments
• chichis
• blazonries
• designs
• embossments
• foofaraws
• regalia
• patterns
• emblazonries
• gilts
• froufrous
• fal-lals
• bedizenments
• fancyworks

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• scars
• blemishes
• spots
• stains
• disfigurements
• defacements
• blots

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of doodads

However, a medical case report published this week offers a new and alarming way our digital doodads may cause physical harm. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 10 Sep. 2026

In many ways, these doodads seem like an offshoot of the ongoing craze for NeeDoh squish toys, which likewise offer the comforts of the stress ball and vital early lessons in consumerism. — Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2026

These new doodads are often flashy, but always seem a little off the mark. — James Folta, Literary Hub, 15 Dec. 2025