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Definition of so-and-so noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

so-and-so

noun
 
/ˈsəʊ ən səʊ/
 
/ˈsəʊ ən səʊ/
(plural so-and-sos)
(informal)
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  1. [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?
  2. 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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