ˈgəbə̇nz noun plural but singular or plural in construction
also gub·bings “, -biŋz
Etymology: gubbins, plural of gubbin fragment, paring, alteration of obsolete English gobone gobbet, portion, from Middle English gobyn, goboun; gubbings, alteration of gubbins
1. dialect Britain : fish parings or refuse ; broadly : any bits and pieces : scraps
2. Britain : gadgets, gadgetry
the gubbins for changing a tire
all the navigational gubbins — J.L.Rhys
3. Britain : a foolish or futile person : simpleton
you silly gubbins