Whatnot
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈwɒt.nɒt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Whatnot is a noun meaning (countable) A small unspecified object; bric-a-brac (in plural).
Meaning
(countable) A small unspecified object; bric-a-brac (in plural).
More Meanings
- (uncountable, set phrase) Other related objects or ideas.
- (furniture) A freestanding set of shelves on which ornaments are displayed; an etagere.
Example Sentences
At the lexicography club, we welcome all discussion of words and whatnot.
Herbert[…] made an elaborate inspection of the chimney-piece, the whatnot, the piano-top.
You call that a warrior? My Cobrot's engines will whip the Troopers into whatnot! She is all cobra!
All of the cakes and whatnot have been laid out, ready for the children's birthday party this afternoon.
Word Forms
- whatnots
- what-not
Synonyms for whatnot
Depending on context, synonyms include knickknack, bric-a-brac, nicknack, knickknackery.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bric-a-brac, knickknackery, knickknack, nicknack, thing, contraption.
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