Definition of gizmo

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • gizmo is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 17
  • gizmo is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 17
  • gizmo is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 19

Definition of gizmo


  • something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known (noun)

    Examples

    1. there may be some great new gizmo around the corner that you will want to use

    Synonyms

    1. doodad
    2. doohickey
    3. doojigger
    4. gimmick
    5. gismo
    6. gubbins
    7. thingamabob
    8. thingamajig
    9. thingmabob
    10. thingmajig
    11. thingumabob
    12. thingumajig
    13. thingummy
    14. whatchamacallit
    15. whatchamacallum
    16. whatsis
    17. widget
  • a device or control that is very useful for a particular job (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. appliance
    2. contraption
    3. contrivance
    4. convenience
    5. gadget
    6. gismo
    7. widget

See definition of gizmo in Merriam Webster