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42+ Words that rhyme with doohickey

Doohickey is a 3-syllable word with 42 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are icky, picky, hickey. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of doohickey

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"

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What do these rhymes mean?

hickey
a small inflamed elevation of the skin; a pustule or papule
icky
very bad; "a lousy play"; "it's a stinking world" soft and sticky
mickey
(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Irish descent
picky
exacting especially about details; "a finicky eater"; "fussy about clothes
sticky
having the sticky properties of an adhesive moist as with undried perspiration and with clothing sticking to the body

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "doohickey" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like icky, picky, hickey create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Since "doohickey" has 3 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with doohickey?
Words that rhyme with doohickey include: icky, picky, hickey, mickey, sticky, tricky, quickie, dickey, city, biddy, and 32 more.
How many syllables does doohickey have?
Doohickey has 3 syllables.
How many words rhyme with doohickey?
There are 42 words that rhyme with doohickey: 42 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for doohickey in a song?
The strongest rhymes for doohickey in songwriting are icky, picky, hickey. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with doohickey?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with doohickey include icky, picky, hickey, mickey, sticky. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: quickie, dickie; 1-syllable: icky, picky; 2-syllable: dashiki, karnicki. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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