Meaning of the word doodad in English

What does doodad mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

doodad

US /ˈduː.dæd/
UK /ˈduː.dæd/

Noun

a gadget or thing whose name one cannot recall or does not know

Example:
Can you hand me that little shiny doodad over there?
I need to fix this doodad on my bike, but I don't know what it's called.