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also doohickies
as in thingamajigs
a small article the actual name of which one either does not know or cannot remember
screw in the doohickey at the top of the lamp shade
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Recent Examples of doohickeys
Ty, who grew up in Breckenridge, also has eyes on other high-end outdoor doohickeys to complement the Skyloft Van.
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Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2025
Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doohickeys
whatnots
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There are many immigrants who have lived and worked here for years, have paid taxes, bought cars, appliances, other whatnots and have contributed to this country’s economy.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Doohickeys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doohickeys. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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