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Definition of dingus

dingus

/ˈdɪŋ.ɡəs/
din · gus
Plural:dinguses
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dingus Lexical Profile

dingus Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American A foolish, silly, or inept person.

Example

"He felt like a total dingus after realizing he had locked his keys inside the running car."

2

North American A gadget, device, or object whose proper name is forgotten, unknown, or momentarily elusive.

Example

"Hand me that metal dingus on the workbench so I can tighten this bolt."

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• Rhymes for dingus

• Nearby Words

dinginess
dingmans falls
dingo
dingus
dingy
dink
dinky

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 19th century from Dutch or Afrikaans dinges ('whatchamacallit' or 'so-and-so'), derived from ding ('thing') with a pseudo-Latinate or colloquial suffix.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dingus. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dingus
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