whosis

[hoo-zis] / ˈhu zɪs /

NOUN

apparatus

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appliance device gear gizmo machine machinery means mechanism

STRONG

accoutrement contraption dingbat doodad doohickey furnishings gaff gimcrack gimmick grabber habiliments implement jigger job outfit paraphernalia provisions setup stuff supplies tackle thingamajig tools utensils whatchamacallit whatsis widget

WEAK

black box idiot box

Example Sentences

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President Nixon is rarely referred to by name; instead, he is "what's-his-face," "whosis," and "the Great Kiwani."

From Time Magazine Archive

Just: Oh how are you, I had another baby named whatsit or whosis.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver

“Do me a favor. Go out in the kitchen and tell whosis to give her her dinner early. Willya?”

From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger