or something
idiomatic phrase
informal
—used to suggest another name, choice, etc., that is not specified
The man wearing the badge must be a guard or something.
Can I get you a glass of wine or something?
… Art's yard was amazing. Like a park or something, with all kinds of flowers and plants—the kind you only see at the arboretum.—
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The photos had been sent by Lake to a friend — an envelope with an old New York City address of Lake's was included in the pile — who Scanlon suggested might have had an estate sale or something similar, which explained why the photos ended up at a flea market.
—Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 8 Dec. 2025
There’s a proper breakfast back at the lodge, with a choice of lighter bites like fresh fruit, chia seed pudding, and muesli, or something more substantial, such as eggs Florentine.
—Heather Richardson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2025
Unless the systems are damaged due to misuse or something covered by car insurance, a reputable car warranty provider covers the cost to repair that system or component.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 5 Dec. 2025
But when problems arise, everyone involved points to someone or something else.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 5 Dec. 2025
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Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 8 Dec. 2025
There’s a proper breakfast back at the lodge, with a choice of lighter bites like fresh fruit, chia seed pudding, and muesli, or something more substantial, such as eggs Florentine.
—Heather Richardson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2025
Unless the systems are damaged due to misuse or something covered by car insurance, a reputable car warranty provider covers the cost to repair that system or component.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 5 Dec. 2025
But when problems arise, everyone involved points to someone or something else.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 5 Dec. 2025
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“Or something.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/or%20something. Accessed 16 Dec. 2025.
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