noun
Meaning 1
A placeholder name for a person or thing, used when a name is not known; a generic person or thing.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- She told me to ask so-and-so, but he didn't know, either.
- Business letters normally begin "Dear Mr So-and-So".
- He will tell you to do so-and-so, but read the instructions first, anyway.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided