Meaning of Doohickey | Babel Free
ˈduhɪkiDefinitions
A thing (used in a vague way to refer to something whose name one does not know or cannot recall)
Equivalents
Examples
“What does this doohickey do?”
“Customers will ask⟳ for "gizmos" and "what-cha-ma-call-its" and "doohickeys," and make⟳ crude drawings on paper bags of what it is they think⟳ they need⟳.”
“Besides, the show⟳ has invented a doohickey that makes it possible for Dr. Manhattan to exist⟳ as Calvin, a stable and supportive husband and father with no memory of his life as Jon Osterman, who can live⟳ out those 10 years as something close⟳ to a human being.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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