Definition of Whachamacallit

Whachamacallit

noun

• A slang phrase for "What you might call it" usually spoken when a person can't describe something or have no word for it. Compare to: Thingamajig, Whoopty-Wam or Doo-Hiccy. Mostly used by Mechanics, Geeks and Engineers. Example: Jason can you grab my [Whachamacallit] out the glove compartment for me? You me your registration? Yeah my registration..Thanks

  Last edited on Jun 25 2018. Submitted by Jaye-Supreme on Jun 25 2018.

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