what's-his-name

noun [S] (also whatsisname)

/ˈwɒts.ɪz.neɪm/

/ˈwɑːts-/ informal

Definition

› used for referring to a man or boy when you cannot remember or do not know his name: Have you invited Mike Whatsisname to the party?Names and titles

(Definition of what's-his-name noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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