"dealy" meaning in English

See dealy in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: dealies [plural]
Etymology: From deal + -y. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|deal|y}} deal + -y Head templates: {{en-noun}} dealy (plural dealies)
  1. (US, slang) An object, especially a gadget, whose name the speaker currently cannot recall. Tags: US, slang Synonyms: deal, thingamabob, thingy, whatsit
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