OK...what is a "thingy"

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[Hotdog]

I'm an engineer and yes...I use a lot of duct tape but after 35 years of marriage my wife still translates items she can't put a name to as a "thingy". I've let this pass with a smile but have wondered how many people actually use this word (if it is a word) during everyday conversation...

[ghostrider]

OK...what is a "thingy"

That is a great Friday afternoon question, bit I would not touch it with a ten foot pole! :)

[SIDENET]

WOW... there's a “Is Hillary a Lesbo?” thread?!?

Well, I thought there was one today. Below is the title of the closest thread I could locate.

Would The People Vote for a Lesbo POTUS?

[Ol' Sox]

1 Thingy = 1 Whoozie-Whatzit
however
1 Thingy = 2.32 Hooky-Dookies

Hooky-Dookies are metric.

[MEGoody]

Yep, I use ‘thingy’ all the time when I don’t know (or can’t remember) the name of something. I also use ‘hootchie’ - got that one from my gramma.

[Jersey Republican Biker Chick]

No way....no wonder I could not find the right wrench....

[shbox]

“It depends ... a thingy can also be a gozinta or a gozouta, depending on its orientation.”

Yes, orientation is the key.

[Political Junkie Too]

It has something to do with these guys:

-PJ

[COBOL2Java]

is that the same as a thing-a-ma-jig ?

No, thing-a-ma-jig is used to connect thing-a-ma-bobs...

[evets]

Ha ha, I was kiddin...

... but there is a thread here:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1920213/posts

[Hi Heels]

and responded to by slicksadick.... yessir.

[slugbug]

I use the word thingy as well...it’s a lot quicker to say than whatchamacallit!

[Revolting cat!]

She uses the word in bed too, I bet? In that case, I’d recommend those enlargement pills available on the Internet without prescription.

[LucyJo]

Slang for Thingamajig. ; )

[Hotdog]

OK...I’m laughing so hard....I should have known you guys could resolve the issue...some of your information is going to help during my next few conf calls...lol

[lormand]

Tell your dad I said hello.

[Barney Gumble]

It’s an unspecified word, so when she can delay deciding the definition of that word.

Wife: “Go fix the thingy”
You : “Okay”
....few hours later
Wife: “I thought I told you to fix the dripping faucet”
You: “When you said thingy I thought you meant ice tray.”
Wife: “No! I meant the faucet, now go do it!”
Wife (thinking to self): “Men just don’t listen.”

[Hotdog]

“She uses the word in bed too, I bet? In that case, I’d recommend those enlargement pills available on the Internet without prescription”

Now be nice...however “Thingy” pills do have a ring to it

[Revolting cat!]

Wasn't there a song that King Elvis once sang called It ain't no big thing, but it's growing' ? Now, what was that about?

[HamiltonJay]

Thingy synonyms:

Doohickey, Thingamabob, Thingamagigger, whatsitcalled, thingamadoo, doo-dad.

[EdReform]

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/Thingy