whatchamacallhim en · PRON
Pronunciation
- /ˈwɒtʃəməˌkɔːlɪm/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˈwɔtʃəməˌkɔːɫəm/ (Australia)
- /ˈwʌt͡ʃəməˌkɔlɪm/ (General-American)
- /ˈwʌt͡ʃməˌkɑlɪm/ (General-American)
Etymology
Univerbation and contraction of what you may call him, by analogy with whatchamacallit.
Meanings
-
(colloquial, uncommon) A man whose identity has been forgotten.
Near-synonyms: what's-his-name (what's-her-name, what's-their-name); what's-his-face (what's-her-face, what's-their-face); you-know-who; so-and-so
Coordinate term: whatchamacallher
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| whatchamacallem | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| whatchamacall'em | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| whatchamacall'im | alternative | lexicographic | |
| whatchamacallim | alternative | lexicographic |
Relateds
Synonyms
so-and-so · you-know-who · what's-his-name · what's-his-face