So-and-so
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: So-and-so is a noun meaning A placeholder name for a person or thing, used when a name is not known; a generic person or thing.
Meaning
A placeholder name for a person or thing, used when a name is not known; a generic person or thing.
More Meanings
- (euphemistic, derogatory) Used in place of epithets such as SOB, bastard, etc.
Example Sentences
That miserable so-and-so messed up my work!
Business letters normally begin "Dear Mr So-and-So".
She told me to ask so-and-so, but he didn't know, either.
He will tell you to do so-and-so, but read the instructions first, anyway.
Synonyms for so-and-so
Depending on context, synonyms include rat, rotter, crumb, lowlife, stinker, puke.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include rotter, lowlife, puke, stinker, crumb, skunk.
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