Obs. rare–1. [A humorous formation: cf. jiggumbob, thingumbob.] (See quot.)
1630. J. Taylor (Water P.), Taylor’s Trav., Wks. (1630), III. 86/1. If any one or more do rob Gardens or Orchards … he or they are put into this same Whirligig, or Kickumbob, and the gybbet being turned, the offender hangs in this Cage [etc.].
