Whatnot: meaning, definitions and examples
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whatnot
[ หwษt.nษt ]
unspecified items
The term 'whatnot' refers to a variety of unspecified things or items. It is often used to indicate that there are many other things that could also be included in a list or discussion, but are not explicitly mentioned. For example, one might say, 'You can bring snacks, drinks, and whatnot to the party,' implying additional items are welcome without detailing them all. This term is typically found in informal speech and writing, often to convey a sense of informality or disregard for precision.
Synonyms
and so on, et cetera, things.
Examples of usage
- I need to pack my clothes, toiletries, and whatnot for the trip.
- He spoke about his hobbies like knitting, painting, and whatnot.
- We will discuss the report, budget, and whatnot at the meeting.
Translations
Translations of the word "whatnot" in other languages:
๐ต๐น outras coisas
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคจเฅเคฏ เคเฅเคเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช und anderes
๐ฎ๐ฉ dan lain-lain
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฝัั ัะตัั
๐ต๐ฑ inne rzeczy
๐ฏ๐ต ใใฎไป
๐ซ๐ท autres choses
๐ช๐ธ otras cosas
๐น๐ท diฤer ลeyler
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ธฐํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃุดูุงุก ุฃุฎุฑู
๐จ๐ฟ jinรฉ vฤci
๐ธ๐ฐ inรฉ veci
๐จ๐ณ ๅ ถไป
๐ธ๐ฎ druge stvari
๐ฎ๐ธ aรฐrar hlutir
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะฐัาะฐ ะทะฐััะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แกแฎแแ แ แแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ digษr ลeylษr
๐ฒ๐ฝ otras cosas
Etymology
The word 'whatnot' originated in the early 19th century as a colloquial term, derived from the phrase 'what not', which was itself a way of referring to various unspecified things. The term reflects a tendency in the English language to create shorthand phrases that convey broad meanings. 'Whatnot' was first recorded in print in the early 1800s, popular in contexts where speakers wished to indicate a range of items or concepts without naming them all. Over time, it became a staple in informal conversations and has been used in literature and speech to depict a relaxed or casual approach to discourse. The acceptance and continuous use of 'whatnot' in modern vernacular speaks to its utility in everyday language, often signifying a casual acknowledgement of additional information that is either understood or irrelevant to the current discussion.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #32,196 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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