informal
: different kinds of things that are usually small and unimportant
There are still a few odds and ends that need to be done before the party tomorrow.
The box is full of odds and ends.
called also (British, informal) odds and sods
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“Odds and ends.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/odds%20and%20ends. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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