thingamajig
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thingamajig
A colloquial filler word used as a placeholder for a noun (a person or a thing) whose name you cannot think of at the moment or do not want to mention.
Gib mir mal bitte das Dings da drüben, ich komme nicht dran.
Please hand me that thingamajig over there; I can't reach it.
'Dings' (thingamajig) is a very colloquial word. It is used in informal conversation with friends or family, but not in formal situations or written correspondence.
Wo ist denn dieses Dings zum Umschalten?
Where is that thingamajig for changing the channel?
As a placeholder for a thing, 'Dings' (thingamajig) is often combined with 'da' (there) or 'dort' (over there) to point to the object meant. It is usually used when you cannot think of the correct name.
Kannst du mir mal das Dings da auf dem Tisch geben?
Can you hand me that thingamajig there on the table?
'Dings' (thingamajig) can also be used as a placeholder for a person's name. Sometimes it is also used like a surname, for example 'Herr Dings' (Mr. Thingamajig) or 'Frau Dings' (Ms. Thingamajig).
Gestern habe ich doch diesen Dings getroffen, du weißt schon, unseren alten Nachbarn.
Yesterday I ran into that thingamajig, you know, our old neighbor.
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Gib mir bitte das Dings dort, denn der Name des Werkzeugs fällt mir nicht ein.
Please give me that thingamajig over there, because I can't remember the name of the tool.
Dieser neue Akkuschrauber ist ein starkes Teil.
This new cordless screwdriver is a great piece of equipment.
