Search Dictionary
Definition of whatshisface

whatshisface

/ˈwʌts.hɪzˌfeɪs/
whats · his · face
Plural:whatshisfaces
JUMP TO:

whatshisface Lexical Profile

whatshisface Game Scores & Validity

• pronoun

1

Used in informal speech as a substitute for the proper name of a man or boy that one cannot recall at the moment.

Example

"Did you remember to invite whatshisface from the neighboring department to the retirement reception?"

Synonyms
View all synonyms for whatshisface

• noun

1

An informal placeholder name used to refer to a male person whose actual name the speaker has temporarily forgotten, does not know, or chooses not to mention.

Example

"That new guy in accounting—that whatshisface from the orientation meeting—asked if we had the quarterly reports ready."

Synonyms
View all synonyms for whatshisface

• Nearby Words

whatsername
whatsherface
whatshername
whatshisface
whatshisname
whatsisface
whatsisname

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Whatshisface. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/whatshisface
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.