gizmo

• Substantiv, das ein kleines Gerät oder eine Vorrichtung bezeichnet, oft verwendet, wenn der genaue Name des Gegenstands nicht bekannt oder vergessen ist.

A noun referring to a small device or gadget, often used when the specific name of the object is unknown or forgotten.

1. Gadget or thingamajigB1informal

   An unnamed or vaguely specified object, used when the exact name is forgotten or unknown.

   Dingsbums

   • Can you hand me that gizmo on the desk?
   • I need a little gizmo to fix this wire.
   • He brought some strange gizmo from the garage.

   Synonymecontraptiondoodaddoohickeygadgetthingamajigthingummywhatchamacallitwidget

2. Small device or toolB2informaltechnical

   A small mechanical or electronic device that performs a specific, often useful, function.

   Kleines Gerät

   • My phone has a gizmo that tracks my steps.
   • The kitchen gizmo slices vegetables in seconds.
   • She attached a gizmo to her keychain for extra safety.

   Synonymeappliancecontraptiondevicedoohickeygadgetimplementmechanismthingamajigtoolwidget