Meaning
thingy, whatsit
- An unspecified object or person whose name is temporarily forgotten.
In a sentence
Passami quel coso nero sul tavolo, per favore.
Pass me that black thingy on the table, please.
Come si chiama quel coso per aprire le bottiglie?
What is that thingy for opening bottles called?
Non toccare quel coso, potrebbe essere pericoloso.
Don't touch that whatsit, it could be dangerous.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| coso | masculine · singular |
| cosi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Informal: used when grasping for a word or noun.
- Can also refer to a person familiarly ('Come si chiama quel coso lì?'). Feminine 'cosa' is just 'thing'.