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

Add shredded cabbage or whatever vegetables you have, let everything soften, and finish with a drizzle of sesame oil or chili crisp.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

We had no interest in being a legacy act or whatever they call people who don’t make records anymore and tour behind what they used to do.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

“Whether you call us a golden generation or whatever you want to call us, we were a group of men trying to be successful for our country,” says Rooney.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

Have you had instances where parents are upset you didn’t get their child into Kappa or whatever?

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

It was frightening now to see the walls disappearing—the walls that could have protected them from whoever or whatever was marching toward them.

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix