"What's that thing called? Oh,I know it! What is it? Come on,this is ridiculous." This experience is often called the:
A) tip-of-the-tongue phenomenon
B) competing responses style
C) amnesia
D) memory-cognitive hesitation syndrome

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The tip-of-the-tongue phenomenon describes the experience of struggling to retrieve a particular word or piece of information, even though it feels like it's just out of reach. It's a common experience for many people, and is often associated with feelings of frustration or embarrassment.

"What's That Thing Called? Oh,I Know It! What Is It