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doo·dad

(do͞o′dăd′)

n. Informal

Something, especially a small device or part, whose name is unknown or forgotten.

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doo•dad

(ˈduˌdæd)

n. Informal.

1. a trinket or bauble.

2. a gadget; device.

[1870–75, Amer.; gradational compound perhaps based on dial. dad piece, flake]

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Noun

doodad - something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known; "she eased the ball-shaped doodad back into its socket"; "there may be some great new gizmo around the corner that you will want to use"

gismo, gizmo, gubbins, thingamabob, thingamajig, thingmabob, thingmajig, thingumabob, thingumajig, thingummy, whatchamacallit, whatchamacallum, whatsis, widget, doohickey, doojigger, gimmick

stuff - miscellaneous unspecified objects; "the trunk was full of stuff"

doodad

noun

Informal. A small specialized mechanical device:

concern, contraption, contrivance, gadget, gimmick, jigger, thing.

Informal: doohickey, widget.

Slang: gizmo.

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