name, noun, slang ·2 syllables ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An object, especially a gadget, whose name the speaker currently cannot recall. US, slang

   "What's that dealy behind the cab with a chain hooked to it?"

Proper Noun

1. 1
   A surname from Irish.

Synonyms

All synonyms

chingaderachummydealdingbatdingusdoober

Example

More examples

"What's that dealy behind the cab with a chain hooked to it?"

Etymology

Etymology 1

From deal + -y.

Etymology 2

Variant of Deeley.

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