_watchamacall_ _watchamacallit_

_watchamacall_ _watchamacallit_ The word 'watchmacall" is used when referring to somebody whose name has been forgotten. "Watchamacallit" refers to a specific object when its name cannot be recalled. What's his name?" "What's its name? Yes DICT CEN. Not used N...

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Summary:_watchamacall_ _watchamacallit_ The word 'watchmacall" is used when referring to somebody whose name has been forgotten. "Watchamacallit" refers to a specific object when its name cannot be recalled. What's his name?" "What's its name? Yes DICT CEN. Not used Not used Withdrawn "Newfoundland Folklore Survey" card.; withdrawn but no stamp