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whatnot

n.
C1 Advanced US //ˈhwətˌnɑt// UK //wˈɒtnɒt// what·not

n. a short way of saying 'and so on' or 'and other things'. You use it when you want to mention a list of things without naming them all.

n. a colloquial contraction of 'and so on', used to indicate that a list is incomplete or that other similar items exist.


SIMPLE

I have all sorts of tools, like hammers, saws, and whatnot.

CONTEXTUAL

The kitchen is full of various spices, including cinnamon, nutmeg, and whatnot.

COMPLEX

The museum's collection includes everything from ancient pottery to modern sculptures, and whatnot, making it a comprehensive overview of the region's artistic history.

Synonyms
Origin

From what + not.

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