whatshisname
noun/ˈwɒtsɪzneɪm/
/ˈwʌtsɪzneɪm/
(also especially disapproving whatshisface
[singular] (informal)/ˈwɒtsɪzfeɪs/
/ˈwʌtsɪzfeɪs/
)- used to refer to a man whose name you cannot remember, do not know or do not wish to use
- She married whatshisname at number 77.
- That's old whatshisface who used to play for Arsenal.
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