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whatchamacallit 

Something you can't remember the name of.
You know that thing , that whatchamacallit .

Whatchamacallit 

A word used when the actual name of the object in question will not come to mind. Very versatile but often very vague. It is derived from the phrase "what-you-may-call-it" which can be found in T. H. White's The Once and Future King.
Claire- "Hey, Adam, hand me the- the- you know, the whatchamacallit."

Adam- "The what?"
Whatchamacallit by Cu2Au May 30, 2006

whatchamacallit 

An object that you dont know the name of.
Yes he did wear a whatchamacallit.

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

Whatchamacallit 

NOUN - A term, used to replace a noun when it won't come to mind.
I went to the restaurant and ordered the plate with shrimp and the other side...whatchamacallit.
Whatchamacallit by Enrique Perez November 16, 2003
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