doodads
Small miscellaneous objects
Doodads are small objects or gadgets, especially ones whose names you don't know or can't recall: What's that doodad on the dashboard?
The word also covers decorative trinkets or ornamental bits: The shelves were cluttered with doodads.
Synonyms include thingamajig, whatchamacallit, and doohickey.
Minor decorative objects
- baublesShowy worthless ornaments
- ornamentsDecorative embellishments for display
- knickknacksSmall ornamental objects
- tchotchkesSmall decorative objects
curios · figurines · bric-a-brac · charms · pendants · bijoux · keepsakes · souvenirs
Unspecified small devices
- widgetsUnspecified manufactured items
- contraptionsImprovised mechanical devices
- thingamajigsUnnamed miscellaneous objects
- whatchamacallitsObjects with forgotten names
doohickeys · thingamabobs · gewgaws · gimcracks · whatnots · oddments · bits · bobs
Unspecified items collectively
- thingsObjects in general
- itemsIndividual units or objects
- bitsSmall portions or pieces
- odds and endsMiscellaneous small items
sundries · paraphernalia · accoutrements · whatnot · junk · clutter · nick-nacks · gubbins
trinkets
Minor decorative objects
- baublesShowy worthless ornaments
- ornamentsDecorative embellishments for display
- knickknacksSmall ornamental objects
tchotchkes · curios · figurines · bric-a-brac · charms · pendants · bijoux · keepsakes · souvenirs · mementos
gizmos
Unspecified small devices
- widgetsUnspecified manufactured items
- contraptionsImprovised mechanical devices
- thingamajigsUnnamed miscellaneous objects
whatchamacallits · doohickeys · thingamabobs · gewgaws · gimcracks · whatnots · oddments · bits · bobs · mechanisms
stuff
Unspecified items collectively
odds and ends · sundries · paraphernalia · accoutrements · whatnot · junk · clutter · nick-nacks · gubbins · clobber
- curioscurios, curio, curiosities, curiosity, knickknacks
- knickknackstchotchkes, trinkets, curios, bric-a-brac, gewgaws
- thingamabobsthingies, doohickeys, thingamajig, whatsits, whatnot
- trinketstrinket, trinket box, knickknack, bauble, gewgaw
- gadgetssmartphone, gadget, gizmos, widget, tablet
- junktrash, garbage, refuse, rubbish, waste
doodadsnecessities
What you cannot lack
essentials · necessaries · basics · staples · must-haves
doodadsvaluables
Possessions of significant worth
treasures · heirlooms · masterpieces · centerpieces · crown jewels