Thingamabob

I like the sound of the word, “doodad.” It’s a very useful and versatile word. A doodad is a useless thing, which is decorative, but I tend to use it sometimes if I can’t think of the correct word. I like it much better than “watch-a-ma-call-it.”

doodad n. 1. a small article whose name is unknown or forgotten : gadget. 2. an ornamental attachment or decoration. Origin unknown

How about that?! I was using it correctly!

I can’t find “watch-a-ma-call-it” or "watchamacallit" in my dictionary. Time for a new one!

This was written Thursday night, Jan 25. I thought I published it, but was surprised today when I refered to thingamabob and thingamajig in my latest post and didn't see it!