Thingamajig

Thingamajig is a word which means something that is hard to classify or whose name is unknown or forgotten.  Yes I have had those CRS moments too. But does anyone really know what you are talking about when you use this word?

Here are a few variations in which I could see it being used. 

You: I hit my thingamajig on the cabinet and now it is swollen and turning black.
Doctor: We will have to amputate.

You: My thingamajig went out on my car. 
Auto Technician: That will cost you  $750.00 

You: Your thingamajig is not working correctly.
Partner: That's because you broke it the last time    you used it.


It appears that we do know what people are talking about when they use the word thingamajig.  So much so they made a game out of it.  (See the thingamajig photo)



Thoughts on my thingamajig? (aka...blogpost)