gadget
nounfemininecoloquial/ẽʒɨˈɲɔkɐ/low
en·ge·nho·ca
Definition
A small, often ingenious mechanical device or contraption.
He built a clever gadget to water the plants automatically.
The shed was full of his strange contraptions.
Common collocations
homemade contraptionelectronic gadget
Etymology
Derivação de 'engenho', com o sufixo '-oca' (frequentemente depreciativo ou diminutivo).