Meaning of the word thingamabob in English

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

thingamabob

US /ˈθɪŋ.ə.mə.bɑːb/
UK /ˈθɪŋ.ə.mə.bɒb/

Noun

a thing whose name one has forgotten or does not know

Example:
Can you hand me that thingamabob over there?
I need to fix this, but I can't find the right thingamabob.