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   How do you spell Dingus?

   • The spelling dingus is remodeled to look like a Latin word ending in -us . dingus (plural dinguses) ( informal, North American, South African) A gadget, device, or object whose name is either unknown, forgotten, or omitted for the purpose of humor.

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   What is a Dingus?

   • Dingus is a very informal word for an object whose name you don’t know, have forgotten, or can’t recall at the moment. It’s often used to refer to gadgets or parts of things that might not even have a commonly known name, as in Before we attach the bracket, we have to insert this dingus here.

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   When did Dingus become a slang word?

   • The origin story of "dingus" is equal parts fascinating and mysterious. Here‘s a quick timeline: 1870s – Earliest known usage of the word emerges in the United States. 1900s – Gains traction as humorous American slang term, according to etymology resources. 1920s – Alternate spelling "dinge" appears as slang for a foolish or crazy person.

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   Where did Dingus come from?

   • The earliest known use of the noun dingus is in the 1860s. OED's earliest evidence for dingus is from 1866, in Milwaukee (Wisconsin) Daily Sentinel. dingus is of multiple origins. Partly a borrowing from Dutch. Probably also partly a borrowing from Afrikaans. Etymons: Dutch dinges; Afrikaans dinges.

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   The meaning of DINGUS is an often small article whose common name is unknown or forgotten : gadget, doodad. How to use dingus in a sentence.

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   dingus. US someone or something whose name is either unknown or forgotten.... Click for English pronunciations, examples sentences, video.

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   a gadget, device, or object whose name is unknown or forgotten: We're missing the little dingus that makes the cable work. a foolish, stupid, or inept person; doofus: I'm a complete dingus when it comes to math. Discover More.

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   Oct 26, 2023 · Have you ever been called a "dingus" lately? Maybe by a friend or family member ribbing you over a blunder? Or perhaps while bantering on online gaming chats? If so, you‘re not alone. As a lover of data and language, I decided to dive deep into the meaning and history behind this odd insult.

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   What does the noun dingus mean? There are three meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun dingus . See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

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   Jun 16, 2024 · Noun. [ edit] dingus (plural dinguses) ( informal, North American, South African) A gadget, device, or object whose name is either unknown, forgotten, or omitted for the purpose of humor. Synonyms: thingamajig; see also Thesaurus: thingy. ( informal, Canada, US, derogatory, sometimes affectionately humorous) A foolish, incompetent, or silly person.

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   Define dingus. dingus synonyms, dingus pronunciation, dingus translation, English dictionary definition of dingus. n. Informal 1. Something whose name is unknown or forgotten. 2. A person regarded as stupid. 3. Vulgar Slang The penis. American Heritage® Dictionary of the...