schmilblick

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French[edit]

Etymology[edit]

A word invented by French humorist Pierre Dac for a fictitious absurd object, 1950s. Later popularised by humorist Coluche, 1970s.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ʃmil.blik/
  • Audio:(file)

Noun[edit]

schmilblick m (plural schmilblicks)

  1. (colloquial, humorous) thingummy, thingamajig

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