Thingumbob
Translation of "thingumbob" into Russian
thingumbob
NounUK
/ˈθɪŋ.ʌm.bɒb/
US
/ˈθɪŋ.əm.bɑb/
thingumbob
thingumbobs pl
I can't remember the name of the tool, but it's a useful thingumbob.
Я не могу вспомнить название инструмента, но это полезная штуковина.
Definitions
thingumbob
NounUK
/ˈθɪŋ.ʌm.bɒb/
US
/ˈθɪŋ.əm.bɑb/
A term used to refer to an object or device whose name is unknown or temporarily forgotten.
Can you pass me the thingumbob on the table? I need it to fix this chair.
A person whose name is unknown or temporarily forgotten; whatshisname.
Old thingumbob from the corner shop said hello to me this morning.