何とやら

for some reason or other; somehow; whatsitsname; what-you-call-it

Meaning

  1. adv
    for some reason or other; somehow
  2. exp
    whatsitsname; what-you-call-it; Mr. so-and-so
  3. exp
    and so on; and you know the rest

Example sentences

  • Speak of the devil and he is sure to appear.

  • Speak of the devil, here comes Kathy.