gizmo

• Nom désignant un petit appareil ou dispositif, souvent utilisé lorsqu'on ne connaît pas ou ne se souvient pas du nom précis de l'objet.

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.

   Petit appareil ou objet quelconque

   • 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.

   Synonymescontraptiondoodaddoohickeygadgetthingamajigthingummywhatchamacallitwidget

2. Small device or toolB2informaltechnical

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

   Petit appareil ou gadget

   • 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.

   Synonymesappliancecontraptiondevicedoohickeygadgetimplementmechanismthingamajigtoolwidget