different between thingamabob vs jigamaree

thingamabob

English

Alternative forms

  • thingamybob, thingmabob, thingumabob, thingumbob, thingumebob, thingummabob, thingummybob, thingymabob

Pronunciation

Noun

thingamabob (plural thingamabobs)

  1. (slang) A thing or person whose actual name is unknown or forgotten.

Synonyms

  • See also Thesaurus:thingy
  • See also Thesaurus:whatsaname

Translations

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jigamaree

English

Noun

jigamaree (plural jigamarees)

  1. A maneuver or cunning trick.
  2. A trivial, ridiculous or worthless fancy.
  3. A thingamabob; an object of uncertain name.

References

  • OED 2nd edition 1989
  • Dictionary of Americanisms 2nd edition 1859

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