gizmo
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Something, generally a device or gadget, whose real name is unknown or forgotten.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “gizmo” mean?
Something, generally a device or gadget, whose real name is unknown or forgotten.
Is “gizmo” formal or informal?
gizmo is generally slang.