whatshisface
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See also: what's-his-face
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 § Usage notes.
Pronunciation
Audio (General Australian): (file)
Noun
whatshisface (plural whatshisfaces)
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