noun a nonspecific or placeholder term used to refer to an object whose name is unknown or forgotten
Used as a placeholder for a word or object when the exact name is unknown or forgotten
Used to refer to a generic or unspecified mechanical part or component
Commonly used to describe a small or miscellaneous item needed for a project
Used playfully to refer to an invention or contraption with an unknown or whimsical purpose
A writer may use 'thingamajiggy' as a playful or informal way to refer to an object or concept that they can't quite remember the name of or that they want to leave ambiguous in their writing.
A psychologist may use 'thingamajiggy' when working with clients to help them express thoughts or feelings about something that they are having trouble articulating or identifying.
A teacher may use 'thingamajiggy' to engage students in a fun and lighthearted way when discussing abstract or complex concepts in the classroom.
An engineer may use 'thingamajiggy' informally when referring to a part or component of a machine or system that they are working on, especially when the specific technical term is not immediately coming to mind.