And whatnot Meaning in English
expression
ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈhwətˌnɑt/, /ˈwətˌnɑt
AND wut-naht
ˈænd/ /wˈɒtnɒt
AND WOT-not
Definition
Used at the end of a list to mean 'and other similar things' or 'and so on'. It makes a list feel informal or unfinished.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal and spoken; often used when the speaker doesn't want to list every item. Similar to 'etc.' but more casual. Common after lists of things, but avoid in formal writing.
Spanish: y cosas así - y todo esoPortuguese (BR): e coisas do tipo - e etc.Portuguese (PT): e coisas do género - e assimChinese (Simplified): 等等 - 诸如此类Chinese (Traditional): 等等 - 諸如此類Hindi: आदि - वगैरहArabic: وما إلى ذلك - وأشياء من هذا القبيلBengali: ইত্যাদি - আরো অন্যান্য জিনিসRussian: и так далее - и тому подобноеJapanese: など - とかVietnamese: vân vân - các thứ khácKorean: 등등 - 뭐 이런 것들Turkish: vesaire - falan filanUrdu: وغیرہIndonesian: dan sebagainya - dan lain-lain
Example Sentences
We need to buy apples, oranges, and whatnot.
basic
Bring your notebooks, pens, and whatnot to class.
basic
He likes sports, video games, and whatnot.
basic
We talked about TV shows, movies, and whatnot all night.
natural
You just need flour, sugar, eggs, and whatnot to bake a cake.
natural
She always brings snacks, drinks, napkins, and whatnot to the party.
natural