Whatnot

/ˈwɒt.nɒt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

Used to refer to unspecified other things or people of a similar kind; various items or things.

She packed snacks, drinks, and whatnot for the road trip.

An object or thing that is not specifically identified; a catch-all term for various items.

He collects old toys, comic books, and whatnot from his childhood.

Origin unknown; possibly a combination of 'what' and 'not' to denote excess or additional items.

and whatnot

used to indicate other unspecified things that are related.

the usual whatnot

refers to predictable items or activities.

etcetera

used to represent additional unspecified items.

gizmo

a gadget or device, often unnamed or not well known.

A catch-all term for miscellaneous items.

I need to clean up my room; there's clothes and whatnot everywhere.

Used informally to refer to some vague set of items or concepts.

We were talking about music, art, and that whatnot.