so-and-so
Americannoun
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someone or something not definitely named.
to gossip about so-and-so.
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a bastard; son of a bitch (used as a euphemism).
Tell the old so-and-so to mind his own business.
noun
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a person whose name is forgotten or ignored
so-and-so came to see me
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euphemistic a person or thing regarded as unpleasant or difficult
which so-and-so broke my razor?
Etymology
Origin of so-and-so
First recorded in 1590–1600
Example Sentences
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So-And-So had made some enemies; he had also made some powerful friends.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2021
“In the first lane, Mr. So-And-So from the United States. In the second lane - something like that.”
From Washington Times • Jul. 29, 2021
“In the first lane, Mr. So-And-So from the United States. In the second lane — something like that.”
From Seattle Times • Jul. 29, 2021
All of them are on their way somewhere: To Court 11 to see So-And-So play; to the Grandstand to see Whosit work the net against that Swede or Pole.
From New York Times • Sep. 1, 2010
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