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what's-his-names

what's-his-names is the plural of what's-his-name.

Meaning of what's-his-name

Noun

what's-his-name (plural what's-his-names)

  1. (derogatory, in plural, informal) A passing (male) acquaintance of no importance or relevance.

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Questions about what's-his-names

What is what's-his-names the plural of?
What's-his-names is the plural of what's-his-name.

Words near what's-his-names in the dictionary

  1. what's-her-face
  2. what's-her-name
  3. what's-her-names
  4. what's-his-face
  5. what's-his-name
  6. what's-his-names
  7. what's-its-name
  8. what's-its-names
  9. what's-their-face
  10. what's-their-faces
  11. what's-their-name

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