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whatnot

[hwuht-not, hwot-, wuht-, wot-] / ˈʰwʌtˌnɒt, ˈʰwɒt-, ˈwʌt-, ˈwɒt- /












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The diminishing impact of the tariffs is apparent in softer prices for goods — furniture, appliances, new cars and whatnot.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

"On the Saturday, you go in at eight o'clock in the morning, you have your hair done for an hour, so you might be having hair pieces and whatnot added," she said.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

AI has the ability to be a Ph.D. in your pocket, a doctor in your pocket, an analyst in your pocket, an accountant, and whatnot.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

So you have these young people going to these executives saying, “You can do this and not do that,” and whatnot.

From Slate • Feb. 21, 2026

My mom and Steve want me to be wearing all the preppy clothes, the khakis and the polo shirts with the collar and whatnot.

From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon




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