Definition of a thingy

thingy

noun

• an item whose true name is unknown. Sometimes preceded by a word that describes the item.

  Hand me that fastener thingy.

  Last edited on May 05 2013. Submitted by Jon N. from KY, USA on Jan 27 1999.

• thing. "Thingy" is used in cases where you are not sure what the proper name for something really is, or in cases where you do not want to use the real name. Sometimes "thingy" is used just to be humorous.

  Where should that connector thingy be plugged in on the box?

  Last edited on May 05 2013. Submitted by Kevin M. on Jan 19 2003.

• genitals

  Last edited on May 14 2015. Submitted by Anonymous on May 14 2015.

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