so-and-so
noun/ˈsəʊ ən səʊ/
/ˈsəʊ ən səʊ/
(plural so-and-sos)
(informal)- [usually singular] used to refer to a person, thing, etc. when you do not know their name or when you are talking in a general way
- What would you say to Mrs So-and-so who has called to complain about a noisy neighbour?
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- a person who you find annoying or unpleasant. People sometimes say so-and-so to avoid using an offensive word.
- He's an ungrateful so-and-so.
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