English · Slang Attested

dealy

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

An object, especially a gadget, whose name the speaker currently cannot recall.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

một vật, đặc biệt là thiết bị, mà tên của nó người nói không nhớ

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Where it’s used: Used American English

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.

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