noun
dealy
Dealy (noun) means (informal) A word for an object, often a gadget, when you cannot remember its real name.
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(informal) A word for an object, often a gadget, when you cannot remember its real name.
"What's that dealy behind the cab with a chain hooked to it?"
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Etymology
Formed from deal and -y.
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What is the meaning of dealy?
"dealy" (noun) means (informal) A word for an object, often a gadget, when you cannot remember its real name.
What is another word for dealy?
Other words for "dealy" include thingamabob, thingy, whatsit.