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whatnot

 

[ หˆwษ’t.nษ’t ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น outras coisas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคจเฅเคฏ เคšเฅ€เคœเฅ‡เค‚

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช und anderes

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dan lain-lain

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ะฝัˆั– ั€ะตั‡ั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ inne rzeczy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใใฎไป–

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท autres choses

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ otras cosas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท diฤŸer ลŸeyler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธฐํƒ€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุดูŠุงุก ุฃุฎุฑู‰

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ jinรฉ vฤ›ci

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ inรฉ veci

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ…ถไป–

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ druge stvari

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ aรฐrar hlutir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐัา›ะฐ ะทะฐั‚ั‚ะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒฎแƒ•แƒ แƒ แƒแƒ›

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ digษ™r ลŸeylษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.