such and such

1 of 2

adjective

: not named or specified

such and such

2 of 2

pronoun

: something not specified

Examples of such and such in a Sentence

Adjective people from such and such areas If you were born in such and such a year…. Pronoun If you earn such and such per year, then….
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Adjective
The phrase repeated incessantly on the wall labels—This is the first time that such and such is presented at Biennale Arte—demonstrates acceptance and delight in achievement rather than rupture. Manuel Borja-Villel, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2024 Rumors churned through the public: The World Bank is evacuating its staff; U.S. warships will remove all the American citizens; the such and such ambassador has fled the country. Kim Ghattas, The Atlantic, 26 Jan. 2024 Never, ever, ever believe anyone telling you such and such a spending bill will be self funded. Dominic Pino, National Review, 30 Nov. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Pronoun

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of such and such was in the 13th century

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“Such and such.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/such%20and%20such. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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