Tom, Dick and Harry

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Anybody or everybody; random or unknown people.
  2. Three hypothetical customers, user personas, or similar constructs.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

Tom, Dick and Harry Tom, Dick or Harry

Etymology

Three common first names; many languages have similar formations, see translations.

Related words

Alice and Bob Huey, Dewey and Louie
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