thingamabob

[ thing-uh-muh-bob ]
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nounInformal.

Origin of thingamabob

1
First recorded in 1835–45; see origin at thingamajig, bob2
  • Also thing·u·ma·bob, thing·um·bob [thing-uhm-bob] /ˈθɪŋ əmˌbɒb/

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