Whoosis (noun)
hoo-zis
an object or person whose name is not known or cannot be recalled.
First recorded in 1920–25. An alteration of the phrase who’s this.
Example sentences
“Can you pass me the whoosis please?”
Praetorian (adj) (noun) pri-taw-ree-un of or relating to a praetor (a magistrate in the Roman republic). a soldier of the Praetorian Guard (Roman imperial army) First recorded in 1375–1425; late…
