Rob Milner's definitions

doins

A generic term used to identify an item that you cannot think of the actual name of at the time. Pronounced (doo-INZ).Used in place of 'thingy' and 'thingmabob' and 'thingmajig'. Often used with a term that helps to identify the object. Originated in the Maritimes of eastern Canada.

Pass me the square black doins that is sitting right there on the coffee table.

by Rob Milner October 6, 2008