whatshisface

See also: what's-his-face

English

Alternative forms

Alternative forms

  • whatsisface

Etymology

From what's his face. The use of face in its metonymic sense in this construction reflects essential objectification via metonymy as explained at ass ยง Usage notes.

Pronunciation

  • Audio (General Australian):(file)

Noun

whatshisface (plural whatshisfaces)

  1. (slang) A person whose name is either unknown or forgotten

Synonyms

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