What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
doodad
Example
Can you hand me that doodad over there? [doodad: noun]
Example
She likes to collect various doodads and display them on her shelves. [doodads: plural noun]
Example
This doodad helps you open jars more easily. [doodad: noun]
thingamajig
Example
Can you pass me that thingamajig on the table? [thingamajig: noun]
Example
I need to use this thingamajig to fix the leaky faucet. [thingamajigs: plural noun]
Example
He showed me this new thingamajig he got for his car. [thingamajig: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Thingamajig is more common than doodad in everyday language and has several variations that can be used interchangeably.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between doodad and thingamajig?
Neither doodad nor thingamajig are formal words and are best used in casual or informal settings.
