or whatever

Idioms  

1. Whatnot, or any other thing that might be mentioned, as in They've stocked wine, beer, soda, or whatever, or You can stay or leave, or whatever. [Early 1900s]

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Example Sentences

"Then a few years later you wouldn't get signed if you didn't have a pair of trainers, and a hoodie on or whatever," he smiled.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

"Sometimes Europe gets characterized wrongly in terms of it being overrun, or whatever."

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

Yours might be shaved carrots, cucumber slices or whatever leafy green you actually want to eat without convincing yourself.

From Salon • Mar. 9, 2026

"When you're in politics... or whatever your line of work, you should not be attacked personally. And certainly not AI used to belittle you."

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

“I mean don’t provoke them. Don’t respond to anything, don’t do anything. Just...act like they’re talking about somebody else. Don’t be getting all on Tweeter or whatever, making comments.”

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas