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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
what not?
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
Recent Examples of whatnot from the Web
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How did your parents juggle getting everyone to all their practices and games and whatnot?
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Good thing that this summer movie season -- in addition to having its share of webslingers and whatnot -- also is stocked with a fair amount of comedies.
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Sure, that’s partly because being a musical opened it up to some categories usually unavailable to historical dramas and whatnot—but still!
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First Known Use of whatnot
1602
WHATNOT Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of whatnot for English Language Learners
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: any of the other things that might also be mentioned
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