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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These martini glasses are particularly festive—the perfect set for a celebration or something to distinguish your holiday table.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 26 Aug. 2025
So a podcast is in the works, and maybe another comedy tour or DVD or something.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics When costs rise this quickly, people naturally look for someone—or something—to blame.
—Frank Holmes, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
In Relay, however, the service is used to maintain anonymity by a man (Riz Ahmed) whose name might be Tom, or Ash, or something else, a cool, methodical professional who helps protect whistleblowers that have had a change of heart.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 22 Aug. 2025
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Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 26 Aug. 2025
So a podcast is in the works, and maybe another comedy tour or DVD or something.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics When costs rise this quickly, people naturally look for someone—or something—to blame.
—Frank Holmes, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
In Relay, however, the service is used to maintain anonymity by a man (Riz Ahmed) whose name might be Tom, or Ash, or something else, a cool, methodical professional who helps protect whistleblowers that have had a change of heart.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 22 Aug. 2025
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“Or something.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/or%20something. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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