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Vocabulary Entry
whatsis
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A term used to refer to an unspecified object or thing, similar to 'thingamajig' or 'whatchamacallit'.
Example Sentences
"I can't find my whatisits; they were right here on the table."
"Can you pass me that whatsit over there?"
"What's that fancy whatsis you bought yesterday?"
V
verb
To refer to something as a whatsis, indicating uncertainty or lack of specificity.
Example Sentences
"Don't whatsis it, just call it by its name."
"When you can't remember, just whatsis the item you're talking about."
"I often end up whatsis-ing things in casual conversation."
A
adjective
Describing something that is not easily identifiable or has an unclear name.
Example Sentences
"He gave me some whatsis instructions that were hard to follow."
"The whatsis gadget on the shelf is really intriguing."
"I bought a whatsis tool at the store that I can't quite figure out."