oojah
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Something whose name is unknown or unimportant; a thingy; a whatsit.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Expect I shall get a raspberry from the old Oojah if I arrive (with the milk) blotto. Never mind, I have not had a backshee binge for years!
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 “oojah” mean?
Something whose name is unknown or unimportant; a thingy; a whatsit.
Is “oojah” formal or informal?
oojah is generally slang.