Definitions
- Referring to an object whose name is unknown or forgotten. - Describing a small decorative item or trinket. - Talking about a gadget or device with a specific function.
- Referring to an object whose name is unknown or forgotten. - Describing a tool or device with a specific function. - Talking about a gadget or contraption whose name is not important or relevant.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to an object whose name is unknown or forgotten.
- 2Both words can describe a gadget or device with a specific function.
- 3Both words are informal and casual in tone.
- 4Both words can be used to avoid using a specific name or term for an object.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Thingamajig is more commonly used than doodad in everyday language.
- 2Connotation: Doodad can have a positive connotation, implying something decorative or ornamental, while thingamajig is neutral and does not imply any particular connotation.
- 3Function: Doodad can also refer to a small decorative item or trinket, while thingamajig does not have this additional meaning.
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Remember this!
Doodad and thingamajig are synonyms that refer to an object whose name is unknown or forgotten. Both words can describe a gadget or device with a specific function and are informal and casual in tone. However, thingamajig is more commonly used and has several variations, while doodad can also refer to a small decorative item or trinket and has French origins.
