Definition of "dingus" []

• Slang An article whose name is unknown or forgotten. (noun)
• Slang A person regarded as stupid. (noun)

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• "Steve Jobs claims the dingus is a "game changer" with implications for publishing, but then he hasn't offered any numerical forecasts."
• "Short of the 'dingus' bit (touch juvenile, if deserved), I'd say that's one level response to someone seemingly intent on your professional demise."
• "a retired British officer in pursuit of a "dingus," this one a few centuries older than a jewel-encrusted "black bird" that was the object of Spade's enquiries."