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Thingy: meaning, definitions and examples

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thingy

 

[ หˆฮธษชล‹i ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

informal object

A 'thingy' refers to an object or item that is either unknown or has not been named specifically. It is often used when the speaker cannot recall the correct term or when the item is unimportant to the conversation.

Synonyms

gadget, object, thing, whatchamacallit

Examples of usage

  • Can you pass me that thingy over there?
  • I need to buy a thingy to fix the sink.
  • What's that thingy called again?
  • He always has the right thingy for every task.

Translations

Translations of the word "thingy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น coisinha

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคฟเคœเคผ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ding

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ benda

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ั–ั‡

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rzecz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็‰ฉ (ใ‚‚ใฎ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chose

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cosa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸey

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฌผ๊ฑด (mulgeon)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดูŠุก (shay')

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vฤ›c

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vec

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธœ่ฅฟ (dลngxฤซ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ stvar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hlutur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะทะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒญแƒฃแƒ แƒญแƒ”แƒšแƒ˜ (chโ€™urcheli)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸey

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cosa

Word origin

The term 'thingy' is a colloquial and informal noun that has emerged in the English language to replace specific nouns that are either forgotten or irrelevant in certain contexts. Its first recorded use dates back to the late 20th century, particularly in casual conversation where precision is less critical. The origins of the word can be traced to the word 'thing,' which has roots in Old English ('รพing') meaning an object, matter, or event, combined with the diminutive suffix '-y,' which softens the term and makes it more playful or less serious. This blending represents a linguistic trend where speakers prefer informal language that conveys familiarity and ease in communication.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,859, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.