Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
so-and-so
noun
/ˈsoʊ ənd ˈsoʊ/
Definition
An informal term used to refer to a person whose name is either unknown or unimportant in the context.
Examples
- When I asked who was responsible, he just said it was some so-and-so.
- My friend mentioned that so-and-so is hosting the party this weekend.
- He’s always getting into trouble, that so-and-so!
Meaning
The phrase ‘so-and-so’ is often employed when the speaker wishes to avoid specifying a person’s name or when the name is not relevant to the conversation.
Synonyms
- thingamajig
- whatchamacallit
- person (informally)
