variants
or thingumajigs
as in doohickies
a small article the actual name of which one either does not know or cannot remember
reattach that thingamajig and the machine should work
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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.—
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“Thingamajigs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thingamajigs. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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