noun
1.
a usually small and often novel mechanical or electronic device or contrivance
a new kitchen gadget for separating egg whites
Synonyms: concern, gimmick, gizmo, jigger, widget; compare device 2, doodad , what-do-you-call-it
Related Word: apparatus, appliance, contraption, tool, utensil
2.
Synonyms: doodad , business, dingus, dofunny, doohickey, gizmo, ||hootenanny, jigger, rigamajig, thingumajig