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

who's-his-name. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/who's-his-name

MLA

“who's-his-name.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/who's-his-name. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “who's-his-name,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/who's-his-name.

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