noun
- plural of gizmo; small mechanical or electronic devices or gadgets, especially ones whose names are unknown or forgotten
Usage: informal; usually plural; often used when the speaker does not know or cannot remember the specific name of a device
Examples
- The kitchen drawer was full of old gizmos and broken tools.
- He loves collecting all kinds of electronic gizmos and tech gadgets.
- I have no idea what all these gizmos in the toolbox are for.
- The store sells dozens of useful kitchen gizmos that make cooking easier.
- She bought several gizmos to help organize her office.
- My dad has a collection of vintage gizmos from the 1970s.