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doodad

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun doodad has 1 sense
  1. dohickey, dojigger, doodad, doohickey, gimmick, hickey, gizmo, gismo, gubbins, thingamabob, thingumabob, thingmabob, thingamajig, thingumajig, thingmajig, thingummy - something whose name is either forgotten or not known
    --1 is a kind of whatchamacallit, stuff, whatsis, sundry, sundries

Definitions from the Web

Doodad

Definition:

Noun

An object or gadget whose name is unknown or forgotten.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun

A small decorative or useful item, especially one whose name is unknown or forgotten.

Example:

She adorned her desk with various doodads like colorful paperweights and miniature sculptures.

Sense 2:

Noun

An embellishment or ornament used to enhance the appearance of something.

Example:

The dress was stunning, but it still needed a little doodad like a sparkling brooch to complete the look.

Sense 3:

Adjective

Describing something as being strange, eccentric, or unusual.

Example:

He always comes up with the most doodad ideas for his art projects.

Local Usage:

In some regions, "doodad" is used to refer specifically to a small mechanical device with an unspecified or unimportant name, typically found in machinery or automobiles.

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