whatchamacallum

/ˈwʌtʃəməˌkɔləm/
noun
  1. A variant of 'whatchamacallit'; used when you cannot remember or do not know the name of something.
    • The mechanic used a whatchamacallum to adjust the engine.
    • He asked for a whatchamacallum to open the package.
    • I can't find the whatchamacallum for the vacuum cleaner.
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