whatshisname
whatshisname is the alternative form of what's-his-name.
Meaning of what's-his-name
Pronoun
what's-his-name (plural what's-their-names)
- A man whose identity is unknown or forgotten (especially when better-known to the listener).
- Near-synonyms: what's-his-face (what's-her-face, what's-their-face); whatchamacallhim (whatchamacallher); you-know-who; so-and-so; see also Thesaurus:what's-their-name
- Synonyms:
- what's-his-face, whatchamacallhim, you-know-who, so-and-so
Forms of whatshisname
| Pronoun | |
|---|---|
| plural | whatstheirnames |
| Noun | |
| plural | whatshisnames |
Questions about whatshisname
- What is whatshisname the alternative form of?
- Whatshisname is the alternative form of what's-his-name.
Words near whatshisname in the dictionary
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