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informal
—used to suggest another name, choice, etc., that is not specified
  • The man wearing the badge must be a guard or something.
  • Are you crazy or something?
  • Can I get you a glass of wine or something?

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  1. : some indeterminate or unspecified thing

  2. : some indeterminate amount more than a specified number

  3. : a person or thing of consequence

  1. : in some degree : somewhat

  2. used as an intensive giving adverbial force to an adjective

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