Whatnots Meaning in English
word · lemma: whatnot
ˈhwətˌnɑt/, /ˈwətˌnɑt
HWUHT-naht or WUHT-naht
wˈɒtnɒt
WOT-not
Definition
'Whatnots' refers to small, miscellaneous objects, especially decorative things or knick-knacks that are not named specifically.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and somewhat old-fashioned, 'whatnots' is often used with 'knick-knacks.' It usually refers to small, decorative, or miscellaneous items found in homes. Not for important or valuable objects.
Spanish: baratijas - chucherías - adornos pequeñosPortuguese (BR): bugigangas - quinquilharias - enfeites pequenosPortuguese (PT): bugigangas - tralha - enfeites pequenosChinese (Simplified): 小杂物 - 小摆设Chinese (Traditional): 小雜物 - 小擺設Hindi: छोटे सामान - सजावटी वस्तुएँArabic: أشياء صغيرة - زخارف بسيطةBengali: ছোটখাটো জিনিসপত্র - টুকিটাকি জিনিসRussian: безделушки - мелочиJapanese: 小物 - 雑貨Vietnamese: đồ lặt vặt - vật linh tinhKorean: 잡동사니 - 소품Turkish: ıvır zıvır - biblo - küçük süs eşyasıUrdu: چھوٹے موٹے سامان - کھلونے (غیر قیمتی)Indonesian: barang kecil-kecil - pernak-pernik
Example Sentences
She put all her whatnots on the shelf.
basic
The box was filled with old photos and whatnots.
basic
He collects coins, stamps, and other whatnots.
basic
The living room is full of vases, figurines, and whatnots.
natural
Grandma loves to dust off her whatnots every weekend.
natural
You can put your keys, coins, and all your little whatnots in this tray.
natural