Meaning of the word thingamajig in English

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

thingamajig

US /ˈθɪŋ·ə·məˌdʒɪɡ/
UK /ˈθɪŋəməˌdʒɪɡ/

Noun

a thing whose name one has forgotten or does not know

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