whatchamacallit

Meanings

• Noun

  A term used to describe something that is difficult to name or remember, often used in a joking or humorous way.

  - "Can you pass the whatchamacallit to me? I forgot the name of that kitchen gadget."
  - "I need to buy a whatchamacallit for my garden, it's that thingy you water the plants with."

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Pronunciation

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Variants

List of all variants of whatchamacallit that leads to same result
whatchamacallit , whatchamacallits

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Etymology

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The origin of the term 'whatchamacallit' is uncertain, but it is believed to have originated in the late 19th or early 20th century in the United States. It is likely derived from the phrase 'what's the name of that thingamajig,' which itself is a euphemism for a difficult-to-name object.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'whatchamacallit' has been used in the title of several books, including 'Whatchamacallit: An Illustrated Dictionary of Hard-to-Name Things' by Mark Aronson and 'Whatchamacallit: The Mysterious World of Words' by Mark Aronson and Mark Aronin.

2. In the movie 'The Princess Bride,' the character Westley uses the term 'whatchamacallit' to describe a mysterious object he finds in the fire swamp.

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Related Concepts

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1. thingamajig: A term used to describe a difficult-to-name or mysterious object, similar in meaning to 'whatchamacallit'.

2. gadget: A small mechanical device or tool, often used interchangeably with 'whatchamacallit' to describe a difficult-to-name object.

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Culture

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The term 'whatchamacallit' has been used extensively in literature and popular culture. It has been featured in numerous books, movies, and TV shows, often used to describe a mysterious or unknown object. In music, the term has been used in song titles and lyrics, such as the song 'Whatchamacallit' by the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

How to Memorize "whatchamacallit"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize 'whatchamacallit,' visualize a difficult-to-name object and associate it with the word.

2. associate
   

   - Create associations with the word 'whatchamacallit' to help remember its meaning, such as associating it with a specific object or situation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use mnemonic devices, such as acronyms or rhymes, to help remember the meaning of 'whatchamacallit'.

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