Whatshername Meaning in English
word
ˈwʌtsʃɚneɪm
WUT-sher-naym
wˈɒtʃənˌeɪm
WOT-chuh-naym
Definition
A casual or humorous way to refer to a woman whose name you don't remember or can't recall at the moment.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal, often used in speech when you can't recall or don't want to say a woman's name. Similar to 'whatshisname' for men. Not used in writing except for dialogue or humor. Should not be used in formal contexts.
Spanish: cómo-se-llame (coloquial) - esa tal - la que-seaPortuguese (BR): qualéonome - fulanaPortuguese (PT): qualéonome - fulanaChinese (Simplified): 那个叫什么来着的（女性） - 那个谁（女性）Chinese (Traditional): 那個叫什麼來著的（女性） - 那個誰（女性）Hindi: क्या-नाम-था (महिला) - वो-लड़कीArabic: فلانة - مااسمهاBengali: ওই-মেয়েটা - কি-নাম-যেন (মেয়ে)Russian: эта как её - как её там (женщина)Japanese: あの子 - なんとかさんVietnamese: cô gì đó - cô ấy tên gì nhỉKorean: 그 여자 뭐더라 - 그 여자 누구더라Turkish: adı neydi o kız - şey, kız var yaUrdu: کیا نام تھا اُس لڑکی کا - وہ لڑکیIndonesian: siapa-namanya (perempuan) - itu siapa ya (cewek)
Example Sentences
Do you remember whatshername from math class?
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I saw whatshername at the store yesterday.
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Whatshername called you last night.
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Hey, is whatshername coming to the party tonight?
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I was talking to whatshername about the project, and she had some good ideas.
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What was whatshername's name again? I'm so bad with names.
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