what's-'is-name

A form of what's-his-name — A man whose identity is unknown or forgotten (especially when better-known to the listener).

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Meanings

pronounwhat's-'is-name (plural what's-their-names)

plural what's-their-names

  1. alternativeAlternative form of what's-his-name.
nounwhat's-'is-name (plural what's-'is-names)

plural what's-'is-names

  1. alternativeAlternative form of what's-his-name.
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APA

what's-'is-name. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/what's-'is-name

MLA

“what's-'is-name.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/what's-'is-name. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “what's-'is-name,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/what's-'is-name.

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