Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
whoosis
noun
/huːˈoʊ.sɪs/
Definition
A whimsical term used to refer to an unspecified person, particularly in a humorous or light-hearted context.
Examples
- “I ran into whoosis at the party last night, you know, the one with the striped shirt!”
- “Whoosis said they would help us with the project, but I didn’t catch their name.”
Meaning
The term ‘whoosis’ is often employed when one cannot remember the name of someone or is speaking about a person in a vague manner. It captures a sense of playfulness and indeterminacy.
Synonyms
- whatchamacallit
- thingamajig
- whosits
- what’s-his-name
