Simple Definition of whatnot
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: any of the other things that might also be mentioned
Examples of whatnot in a sentence
You can use the container to hold paper clips, pins, and whatnot.
<the drawer is full of spare pens, paper clips, stray elastics and whatnot>
Origin and Etymology of whatnot
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First Known Use: 1540
whatnot
Definition of whatnot
1 : a nondescript person or thing
2 : a light open set of shelves for bric-a-brac
Examples of whatnot in a sentence
<the store sells an array of whatnots for the do-it-yourself plumber>
1602
First Known Use of whatnot
1602
Rhymes with whatnot
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