Thingumabob

Pronunciation: /ˈθɪŋəməˌbɑb/

Definitions of thingumabob

noun a term used to refer to something for which one does not know or cannot remember the name

Example Sentences

A1 I can't find my thingumabob, have you seen it?

A2 She always carries a thingumabob in her purse for emergencies.

B1 The mechanic used a thingumabob to fix the engine of the car.

B2 I need to buy a new thingumabob for my computer to work properly.

C1 The scientist invented a revolutionary thingumabob that could change the world.

C2 The artist's latest creation was a beautiful thingumabob made of glass and metal.

Examples of thingumabob in a Sentence

formal The technician used a specialized thingumabob to calibrate the equipment.

informal Can you pass me that thingumabob over there?

slang I have no idea what this thingumabob does, but it looks cool.

figurative His argument was full of thingumabobs and whatnot, but it didn't make much sense in the end.

Grammatical Forms of thingumabob

• past tense: thingumabobbed
• plural: thingumabobs
• comparative: more thingumabob
• superlative: most thingumabob
• present tense: thingumabobs
• future tense: will thingumabob
• perfect tense: have thingumabobbed
• continuous tense: is thingumabobbing
• singular: thingumabob
• positive degree: thingumabob
• infinitive: to thingumabob
• gerund: thingumabobbing
• participle: thingumabobbed

Origin and Evolution of thingumabob

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'thingumabob' is believed to have originated as a playful and nonsensical term used to refer to an object whose name is forgotten or unknown.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'thingumabob' has become a colloquial term used to refer to any unspecified object or gadget, often used when the speaker cannot remember or does not know the actual name of the object. It is commonly used in informal speech and writing to convey a sense of vagueness or uncertainty.