Search Dictionary
Definition of whatsherface

whatsherface

/ˌwʌtsɚˈfeɪs/
whats · her · face
Plural:whatsherfaces
JUMP TO:

whatsherface Lexical Profile

whatsherface Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A placeholder term used to refer to a female person whose name has been forgotten, is unknown, or is being deliberately avoided (informal).

Example

"Did you hear that whatsherface from the accounting department is transferring to the London office?"

Synonyms
View all synonyms for whatsherface

• pronoun

1

Used in place of the forgotten or unspoken proper name of a specific woman or girl (informal).

Example

"I bumped into whatsherface at the grocery store yesterday, and she asked how you were doing."

Synonyms
View all synonyms for whatsherface

Word Nuance & Usage

Used strictly in informal conversation when a speaker forgets or dismisses a woman's name; it frequently carries a slightly disrespectful or dismissive tone compared to 'whatshername'.

• Rhymes for whatsherface

• Nearby Words

whatevs
whatnot
whatsername
whatsherface
whatshername
whatshisface
whatshisname

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Whatsherface. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/whatsherface
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.