Whatnot

Definitions

1. A small unspecified object; bric-a-brac (in plural).
   countable
2. Other related objects or ideas.
   uncountable
3. A freestanding set of shelves on which ornaments are displayed; an etagere.

Equivalents

4 more languages

العربيةالخزانةرف

Suomimikäliesen sellainen

Polskietażerka

Türkçeetajer

Examples

“Storage boxes—catchalls for flotsam, jetsam, whatnots and thingamajigs—are gaining new interest⟳ as decorative objects for the home.”

“Do not be distracted by the various novelty bags and whatnots of which Chanel is so fond; instead, prove⟳ your aforementioned sensible credentials by buying a boxy rectangular quilted shoulder bag with a chain strap, in black, ideally.”

“At the lexicography club, we welcome⟳ all discussion of words and whatnot.”

“All of the cakes and whatnot have⟳ been laid out, ready for the children's birthday party this afternoon.”

“You call⟳ that a warrior? My Cobrot's engines will whip the Troopers into whatnot! She is all cobra!”

“Now, those are valid frustrations, although as a quick side note⟳, “Murder⟳ and Whatnot” would be an amazing CSI spin-off. That’s a watchable show⟳ right there.”

“On a whatnot in a corner which had been devoted to the child's belongings were Franky's paint-box and some of his toys.”

“Herbert[…] made an elaborate inspection of the chimney-piece, the whatnot, the piano-top.”

“These hefty features were on display together with dry-point engravings, marble busts, and mahogany whatnots, which the guests now squeezed between, plumping themselves down on over-stuffed ottomans beneath gleaming crystal electroliers.”

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