Dingus and Thingamabob

Dingus

Dingus noun - A small article the actual name of which one either does not know or cannot remember.
Usage example: it seems to be missing some little dingus that holds everything in place
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Synonyms for Dingus

Thingamabob and dingus are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Thingamabob" instead a noun "Dingus".

Thingamabob

Thingamabob noun - A small article the actual name of which one either does not know or cannot remember.
Usage example: a drawer for all the thingamabobs that have fallen or broken off various items around the house
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Synonyms for Thingamabob

Dingus and thingamabob are semantically related. You can use "Dingus" instead a noun "Thingamabob".
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Thingamabob and Dingus. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/dingus/thingamabob
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