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    Doodad

    /ˈduːdæd/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    A small gadget or mechanical device; a thing whose name is not known or cannot be recalled.
    He picked up a doodad from his workbench that he couldn't quite identify.
    An ornamental object or decorative piece.
    She decorated her desk with various doodads and trinkets.
    A term used to refer to something whose name is not known or not important.
    Can you hand me that doodad over there? I need it for my project.

    Etymology

    The origin of 'doodad' is uncertain, but it may derive from American English in the early 20th century.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    thingamajig
    A term used for an object whose name is forgotten or unknown.
    whatchamacallit
    Similar to doodad, referring to something that one cannot put a name to.
    gizmo
    A gadget or device, often referring to something intricate or highly functional.

    Related Words

    gizmo
    An intricate gadget or mechanical device.
    thingamabob
    A colloquial term for an object whose name is not known.
    whatchamacallit
    A placeholder term for an item or object.

    Slang Meanings

    A term for any little object or piece.
    He grabbed a doodad from the drawer.
    An unspecified item or thing.
    What's that doodad over there?