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Definition of whatshisname noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

whatshisname

noun
 
/ˈwɒtsɪzneɪm/
 
/ˈwʌtsɪzneɪm/
(also especially disapproving whatshisface
 
/ˈwɒtsɪzfeɪs/
 
/ˈwʌtsɪzfeɪs/
)
[singular] (informal)
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  1. 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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