Meaning of the word whatchamacallit in English

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

whatchamacallit

US /ˈwɑː.tʃə.məˌkɑː.lɪt/
UK /ˈwɒtʃ.ə.məˌkɔːl.ɪt/

Noun

used when you are speaking about something or someone whose name you can not remember:

Example:
I need a - a whatchamacallit - one of those things that you can caramelize sugar with.