Meaning of thingummy in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈθɪŋəmi/

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1. Noun

   thingummy

   Etymology

   mid 18th century: from thing + a meaningless suffix

   Definitions

   1. something whose name is either forgotten or not known

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