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watchamacallit 

A word used to replace a word that you don't know. "Doohickey" and "thingamajig" are equivalents.
You just push the button on the watchamacallit, then it's ready!
watchamacallit by th100 May 27, 2010

Wachacallit 

This word can refer to and be used in place of any noun in the english language. Usually used to substitute for an unkown word when the speaker or writer is confused about the proper noun. This word was first used in 1964 when "Screwy Louie" asked a padestriant for directions to some place he couldnt recall the name of.
Person 1- Um, could you tell me how to get to the Wachacallit?

Person 2- Sure. Just stand in the middle of the road, bend over, and grab your ancles.

Person 1- Thanks Mr.
Wachacallit by Mr. Asshole August 24, 2006

whatchacallit 

a term used when the actual word escapes your memory temporarily
I need some uh...whatchacallit, damn I forgot.
whatchacallit by sykcor325i July 28, 2004

Watchamacallit 

Tried to put that watchamacallit on the you now and it didn't work
Watchamacallit by Obmas January 31, 2017

watchamacallit 

A word to say when you can't recall the word you require.
Ohmygosh! Have you ever seen or been to... *click fingers* uhhh..... watchamacallit?
watchamacallit by jessklara August 29, 2011

Ain’t got no how watchamacallit 

Ain't got no how whatchamacallit is a phrase scrawled on the side of a wall by Kurt Cobain In 1985

He later got arrested after writing it.
John: Did you hear that Cobain was arrested for drawing Ain’t got no how watchamacallit on a wall?

Fred: No I didnt, that's crazy!