Definition of whatnot
(Entry 1 of 2)
: any of various other things that might also be mentioned
paper clips, pins, and whatnot
whatnot
nounDefinition of whatnot (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: a nondescript person or thing
2
: a light open set of shelves for bric-a-brac
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The first known use of whatnot was in 1540
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