WorldAugust 4, 2026
hoosits
HOO-zits
Definition
A colloquial, whimsical term used to refer to unidentified small items, gadgets, or trinkets when the speaker does not know or cannot recall the specific name.
Etymology
This is a variant of 'hoozit,' a colloquial American English term derived from a combination of the interrogative 'who is it' or 'what is it.' It emerged in the early 20th century as a playful way to refer to nameless objects.
In the news
The author uses this word to describe the miscellaneous, small, and curious objects found on the shelves of the Scrapstore. It emphasizes the sense of discovery and the quirky, uncatalogued nature of the items in the shop.
I visited an old Birmingham asylum to rummage for incredible bargains - the finds blew my mind
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