dealy
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Meaning · English
An object, especially a gadget, whose name the speaker currently cannot recall.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
What's that dealy behind the cab with a chain hooked to it?
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “dealy” mean?
An object, especially a gadget, whose name the speaker currently cannot recall.
Is “dealy” formal or informal?
dealy is generally slang.