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8+ Synonyms for Gubbins & Similar Words

Definition of gubbins

noun
  1. something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known; "she eased the ball-shaped doodad back into its socket"; "there may be some great new gizmo around the corner that you will want to use"

8 synonyms found

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Frequently asked questions

What are synonyms for gubbins?
Synonyms for gubbins include: doodad, gimmick, gizmo, thingamabob, thingamajig, thingumabob, thingumajig, doohickey.
How many synonyms does gubbins have?
Gubbins has 8 synonyms.

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