maguffin

The device in a Television Show or Movie which keeps the plot rolling, generally a character or situation.

The MacGuffin of 24's third season was the threat of a nuclear holocaust.

by SoylentGreg July 17, 2005

maguffin

An object of high value that everyone wants. Originally the term "MacGuffin" with the same meaning, used in literary plots.

Random person: "I love your car!"
Me: "I know, isn't it just a maguffin?"

by Leb February 01, 2004

Maguffin

An all encompassing part of speech meaning anything you’d like. Purported to be immature and despised by clerics and betrothed alike.

See also, maguffy, maguff, maguffed, maguffel, and maguffly

Here’s another elk maguffin right here.

I feel a little maguffy.

by Maguffin123 September 29, 2020