doodah

noun

doo·​dah

ˈdüˌdȧ

plural doodahs

British

1

: a state of tremulous excitement

opening night—all of a doodah

—J. B. Priestley

2

: a small, useful device : gadget, doodad

These charming little doodahs are a surprisingly efficient and very stylish way to amplify your MP3 player.

—Wales on Sunday, 21 Nov. 2010

Word History

Etymology

origin unknown

First Known Use

1915, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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