mỗ

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The Vietnamese word "mỗ" is an informal term often used to refer to someone whose name is unknown or forgotten. It can be used similarly to the English phrase "what's-his-name" or "what's-her-name." It’s a way to indicate that you can’t recall a person's name but still want to reference them in conversation.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "mỗ" when you are talking about someone but can't remember their name.
• It's commonly used in casual conversations among friends or in informal settings.

Examples:

1. Mẹ mỗ đây là con nhà gia giáo.
   (This is the child from a good family, what’s-his-name.)

2. Ông mỗ ở xã mỗ.
   (That guy lives in what's-its-name village.)

Advanced Usage:

In more advanced usage, "mỗ" can also refer to a person whose identity is purposely kept vague, such as in storytelling or when discussing someone in a humorous or light-hearted context.

Word Variants:

• "Mỗ" can be used with various nouns to replace names, such as "chị mỗ" (what's-her-name for older sister), "bạn mỗ" (what's-his-name for friend), etc.

Different Meanings:

• While "mỗ" primarily refers to "what's-his-name," in some contexts, it can also mean "a person of unknown name" or "a placeholder for someone."

Synonyms:

• "Người nào đó" (that person)
• "Tên gì đó" (that name)
• "Ai đó" (someone)

Summary:

The word "mỗ" is a handy term in Vietnamese to refer to someone whose name you can't remember or don't know. It's informal and best suited for casual conversations.

Academic

1. I, mẹ
   • Mỗ đây là con nhà gia giáo
     I here am of a good family breeding
2. What's-his (-her, -its) -name, what -d' you call-him (-her, -it...)
   • Ông mỗ ở xã mỗ
     What's-his-name live in what's-its-name