thingy

[ thing-ee ]

/ ˈθɪŋ i /

Facetious. any small item whose name is unknown or forgotten.

of, relating to, or characteristic of inanimate objects.

QUIZZES

Are you learning Spanish? Or do you just have an interest in foreign languages? Either way, this quiz on Spanish words for animals is for you.

Question 1 of 13

How do you say “cat” 🐈 in Spanish?

1885–90 for def. 1; 1890–95 for def. 2; thing¹ + -y², -y¹

I was expecting plush Egyptian-cotton thingies with the Playboy logo embroidered on them.
The Sadly Underwhelming Playboy Mansion|David Frum|February 6, 2013|DAILY BEAST