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Gubbins

Meaning

Various small items, pieces, or components, often those whose specific name is forgotten or unknown.

Examples

  • I'm trying to assemble this bookshelf, but I can't find all the little gubbins for the fixings.
  • Could you hand me that gubbins over there, the one with the flickering light?
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