
YOU KNOW WHAT
Function: noun (noncount)
Status: informal
Meanings:
1 - You-know-what is used in speech to refer to something that is not named but is known to both the hearer and speaker.
e.g. I’ve hidden the you-know-what in the closet.
2 - You-know-what is used in place of a rude or offensive word in order to express anger or annoyance.
e.g. He's a complete you-know-what. That's a big pile of you-know-what.
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