whatnot

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See also: what not and what-not

English

A whatnot or etagere (3)

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Etymology

what +‎ not

Pronunciation

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Noun

whatnot (plural whatnots)

  1. (countable) A small unspecified object; bric-a-brac (in plural)
  2. (uncountable) Other related objects or ideas.
    At the lexicography club, we welcome all discussion of words and whatnot.
    All of the cakes and whatnot have been laid out, ready for the children's birthday party this afternoon.
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  3. A freestanding set of shelves on which ornaments are displayed; an etagere.

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