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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesあれ
Pronunciation / Transliteration: are
"あれを取ってくれますか？"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A gadget or device whose name is not known or cannot be recalled.
"I need that doohickey to fix the sink, but I can't remember what it's called." - 2
A term used to refer to an unspecified object or thing.
"Can you pass me that doohickey over there on the table?"
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'doohickey' is believed to have originated in the United States in the mid-20th century. It is a playful, informal term used to refer to an object whose name is unknown or forgotten, often used in contexts where the speaker cannot recall the specific name of a gadget or tool.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Doohickey" is said worldwide
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truc
Transliteration: truc
"Je cherche ce truc pour réparer la voiture."
Ding
Transliteration: Ding
"Ich brauche dieses Ding, um das Problem zu lösen."
coso
Transliteration: coso
"Mi serve quel coso per aggiustare la lampada."
cosa
Transliteration: cosa
"Necesito esa cosa para arreglar el coche."
coisa
Transliteration: coisa
"Eu preciso daquela coisa para consertar a mesa."
वह चीज़
Transliteration: vah cheez
"मुझे वह चीज़ चाहिए जो टेबल पर है।"
东西
Transliteration: dōngxi
"我需要那个东西来修理它。"
물건
Transliteration: mulgeon
"그 물건이 필요해요."
あれ
Transliteration: are
"あれを取ってくれますか？"
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