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thingummy

Thingummy (noun) means Synonym of thingy: something one cannot remember the name of, or is unable to or does not care to specify precisely.

noun
1
Synonym of thingy: something one cannot remember the name of, or is unable to or does not care to specify precisely.
2
Synonym of whatshisname: someone one cannot remember the name of.
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Etymology

From thingum + -y. Compare thingamabob and thingamajig.

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What is the meaning of thingummy?

"thingummy" (noun) means synonym of thingy: something one cannot remember the name of, or is unable to or does not care to specify precisely.

What are the different meanings of thingummy?

"thingummy" has 2 main meanings: 1. Synonym of thingy: something one cannot remember the name of, or is unable to or does not care to specify precisely; 2. Synonym of whatshisname: someone one cannot remember the name of.

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