Meaning & use
dingus
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(informal) A gadget or object whose name the speaker can't recall, or a foolish or contemptible person.
See it in a sentence
Hand me that little dingus on the counter, the one for opening jars.
Quit acting like such a dingus and apologize.
A note on using this word
A playful, informal word; when applied to a person it's mildly insulting but usually said in a joking rather than serious tone.
Words with a similar meaning
thingamajigdoohickey
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