thingum en · NOUN
Etymology
Perhaps originally from the gradational compound thingum-thangum (based on thing) with the same terminal syllable as in crinkum-crankum, harum-scarum, trinkum-trankum.
Meanings
- Synonym of thingummy.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| thingums | Number=Plur | lexicographic |