noun
doodah
DOO-dah/ˈduːdɑː/
A thing whose name is unknown or not specified.
The woman selects the little household doodah that matches the man's description.
Etymology
The source connects doodah meaning “excitement” with the refrain of “Camptown Races.” It does not establish how the word came to mean a thing whose name is unknown or forgotten.
More examples
- Can you hand me that plastic doodah beside the sink?
- The drawer is full of doodahs I can't identify.
- This metal doodah fell off my bike.
Forms
doodah · doodahs
Similar words
- thingamajig
- Likewise substitutes for an object's unknown or forgotten name.
- gadget
- Specifically names a small device with a practical purpose.