gismo
(noun)
noun
1. something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known
Similar word(s): doodad, doohickey, doojigger, gimmick, gizmo, gubbins, thingamabob, thingamajig, thingumajig, thingummy, whatchamacallit, whatsis, widget
Definition categories: man–made, stuff
2. a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
Similar word(s): appliance, contraption, contrivance, convenience, gadget, gizmo, widget
Definition categories: man–made, device