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Thingummy. Doohickey. Item that need not be named because it is identified by the context.
Can also be used when the speaker can’t recall the name of an item
Jeremy – 1970s
Jeremy King – sibling of Naomi, Clare & Francis
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Very useful piece of vocab.! Reminds me of how Noel used to refer to everyone as his distinguished colleague, since he couldn't remember their name.
—CC, 08 Dec 2023
@CC: That rings true!
—MI, 08 Dec 2023