Definition of whatnot
: any of various other things that might also be mentioned paper clips, pins, and whatnot
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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
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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
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: any of the other things that might also be mentioned
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