Doodad

Pronunciation: /ˈduːˌdæd/

Definitions of doodad

noun a small object or device that is typically unknown or unnamed

Example Sentences

A1 I found a shiny doodad on the sidewalk.

A2 She always carries around a doodad that reminds her of her grandmother.

B1 The mechanic used a special doodad to fix the engine.

B2 The inventor created a new doodad that revolutionized the industry.

C1 The artist incorporated a unique doodad into their latest sculpture.

C2 The antique collector discovered a rare doodad at a flea market.

Examples of doodad in a Sentence

formal The engineer used a small doodad to fix the circuit board.

informal I found this old doodad in the attic, not sure what it's for.

slang Check out this cool doodad I picked up at the store.

figurative Her mind was like a jumbled mess of doodads, each thought a different shape and size.

Grammatical Forms of doodad

• past tense: doodadded
• plural: doodads
• comparative: more doodad
• superlative: most doodad
• present tense: doodads
• future tense: will doodad
• perfect tense: have doodadded
• continuous tense: is doodadding
• singular: doodad
• positive degree: doodad
• infinitive: to doodad
• gerund: doodadding
• participle: doodadded

Origin and Evolution of doodad

First Known Use: 1883 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'doodad' is believed to have originated as a colloquial term in the United States.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a small, insignificant object or gadget, 'doodad' has evolved to also describe any unspecified or unknown item or thing.