Thingy

/ˈθɪŋi/ noun

Definition

informal word for an object whose name is forgotten or unknown

Etymology

from thing + -y suffix, colloquial formation

Kelly Says

When you can't remember the word, just call it a thingy - everyone knows what you mean!

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