Dingus and Thingummy

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

Thingummy

Thingummy noun - A small article the actual name of which one either does not know or cannot remember.
Usage example: an antiques store filled with thingummies from the horse-and-buggy days
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Synonyms for Thingummy

Dingus and thingummy are semantically related. You can use "Dingus" instead a noun "Thingummy".
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