Definition of the word so-and-so

Pronunciation of vocabulary so-and-so

so-and-sonoun

So-và-So

/ˈsəʊ ən səʊ//ˈsəʊ ən səʊ/

Example of vocabulary so-and-sonamespace

meaning

used to refer to a person, thing, etc. when you do not know their name or when you are talking in a general way

  • What would you say to Mrs So-and-so who has called to complain about a noisy neighbour?
meaning

a person who you find annoying or unpleasant. People sometimes say so-and-so to avoid using an offensive word.

  • He's an ungrateful so-and-so.

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