Definition of "dingus" in Anglais

noun

1. (Canada, South Africa, US, informal) A gadget, device, or object whose name is either unknown, forgotten, or omitted for the purpose of humor.

   • Drill #40 the .094 [2.4 mm] holes in the dingus. Dimple the #40 holes.

2. (Canada, US, informal, derogatory, sometimes endearing and humorous) A foolish, incompetent, or silly person.

   • I just lost my keys again. Now I feel like a dingus.

3. (slang, vulgar) The penis.