noun a term used to refer to something for which one does not know or cannot remember the name
Used as a placeholder for any object or item whose name is unknown or forgotten
Used to refer to an unspecified or unknown mechanical part or component
Used to describe a novel or unique invention or creation
In creative writing, a writer may use 'thingumabob' as a placeholder for an object or concept that they can't quite think of the name for.
A psychologist may use 'thingumabob' in a casual conversation with a client to refer to a vague or unspecified item or idea.
A teacher may use 'thingumabob' when explaining a concept to students and can't recall the specific term, using it as a temporary placeholder.
An engineer may use 'thingumabob' when discussing a part or component of a machine or system that they can't remember the exact name for.