Meaning of the word dingus in English
What does dingus mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
dingus
US /ˈdɪŋ.ɡəs/
UK /ˈdɪŋ.ɡəs/
Noun
1.
a thing whose name one cannot recall or does not know
Example:
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Can you hand me that dingus over there?
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I need to fix the little dingus on the side of the machine.
2.
a foolish or stupid person
Example:
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Oh, you silly dingus, you forgot your wallet again!
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He's such a dingus for falling for that old trick.