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Doodad: meaning, definitions and examples

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doodad

 

[ หˆduห.dรฆd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

general object

A doodad is an informal term used to refer to a small, often decorative or whimsical object or gadget. It can denote an item whose name is unknown or forgotten, making it a catch-all term for various trinkets. Doodads are often used in crafts, hobbies, or everyday life to give a playful touch or to serve a minor purpose. This term reflects a light-hearted approach to identifying objects that might not have a specific name or function.

Synonyms

doohickey, gadget, thingamajig

Examples of usage

  • She decorated the room with various doodads.
  • I found a few doodads in the drawer that I forgot about.
  • This gadget is just a doodad for my collection.

Translations

Translations of the word "doodad" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น coisa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคธเฅเคคเฅ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ding

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ benda

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ั–ั‡

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rzecz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚‚ใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chose

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cosa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸey

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฌผ๊ฑด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดูŠุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vฤ›c

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ veci

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธœ่ฅฟ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ stvar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hlutur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะทะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒแƒ—แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸey

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cosa

Etymology

The word 'doodad' is believed to have originated in the United States around the early 20th century. Its exact etymology is unclear, but it is thought to be an alteration of 'doohickey,' a similar informal term for a device or object whose name is either unknown or forgotten. The playful and somewhat whimsical sound of the word aligns with its meaning, which is used to describe objects that may seem trivial or lack a clear definition. The use of 'doodad' has increased over the decades, often appearing in casual conversation, literature, and media to describe household items, decorations, or small tools, further embedding it into everyday language.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,558, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.