whatchamacallit means: It is a quick and simple way to express “what do we call it?” Can be used for describing a person, place or thing. (in Community Dictionary, added by Xavier Munoz)

What else does whatchamacallit mean?

  • If you’ve forgotten something but don’t know how to refer it. (in Community Dictionary, added by Malakai Robinson)
  • NUMBER – An expression that is used to substitute a noun for one not in use. (in Community Dictionary, added by Draven Hogan)
  • You can’t recall the name. (in Community Dictionary, added by Desiree Thornton)
  • A nameless object. (in Community Dictionary, added by Madalynn Bell)
  • An expression that is used to describe an object when its actual name will not be remembered. It is versatile, but can be 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. (in Community Dictionary, added by Ismael Rey)
  • Unknown or unremembered name. (in AZ Dictionary)