thingy
noun
any small item whose name is unknown or forgotten.
thingies
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pluralof thingy.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Those egg thingies with roe were so good.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2026
Shira: Seriously, WHY do you have so many smart home thingies?
From Washington Post ● Jan. 6, 2023
"Is that one of those iWatch thingies?" is a common question from those who have noticed you're using a watch for payments.
From The Verge ● Mar. 15, 2016
The disputes just hung in the air, mysterious Internet-y computer thingies the court could never hope to crack.
From Slate ● Jan. 26, 2016
“You know, before the ... thingies ... all wake up.”
From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld
