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What does "thingies" mean in slang?

GeneralClass 12AllAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer

"Thingies" (or "thingamajigs," "whatchamacallits") is informal slang for objects whose names you've forgotten or don't know. It's a placeholder word used when you can't recall the proper term: "Pass me those thingies on the table" (referring to scissors, keys, etc.). It's casual, conversational language useful when the specific name escapes you or isn't important to the conversation.

General · Class 12