what's-his-name

what's-his-name
a) A person or entity, particularly male, whose name one does not remember but that is known to the person to which one is speaking.
b) A person or entity, particularly male, whose name one does not want to mention but that is known to the person to which one is speaking.

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  • what's-his-name — /ˈwɒts ɪz neɪm/ (say wots iz naym) noun (an appellation for a man or boy whom the speaker is not able to or does not want to name correctly): I met what s his name in the library. Also, what s his face …  

  • what's-his-name — (also US what s his face) noun [singular] informal : a man whose name you have forgotten or do not know I think she s still dating what s his name …   Useful english dictionary

  • what's-his -name — what s his (or its) name another term for whatshisname …   Useful english dictionary

  • what’s his name — Go to what’s his face …   Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions

  • what's his name — noun see what s its name …   Useful english dictionary

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  • what's its name — noun or what s their name or what s her name or what s his name : what do you call it …   Useful english dictionary

  • what's-his-face — ↑what s his name …   Useful english dictionary

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