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Definition of doodad

doodad

/ˈduː.dæd/
doo · dad
Plural:doodads
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doodad Lexical Profile

doodad Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American A small gadget, contraption, or mechanical part whose exact name is unknown, forgotten, or unimportant.

Example

"The mechanic reached into the toolbox and pulled out a metal doodad to tighten the valve."

2

North American A small, showy ornament, trinket, or decorative embellishment.

Example

"The antique mantelpiece was cluttered with porcelain figurines and other dusty doodads."

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• Nearby Words

dontefossen
donut falls
doo
doodad
doodle
doodlebug
doodler

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in late 19th-century American English, likely as a playful reduplicative formation of unknown origin, or possibly an alteration of 'doodah' from the refrain of the popular song 'Camptown Races' (1850).

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