What Does Whatnot Mean?

A what-not is a piece of furniture derived from the French étagère, which was exceedingly popular in England in the first three-quarters of the 19th century.

What does whatnot mean in text?

Whatnot is another word for odds and ends. Whatnot also means etcetera, so it often comes at the end of a list. ... You can use this word to indicate additional things of any kind that you don't feel like naming.

What does the phrase and whatnot mean?

phrase [cl/group PHR] People sometimes say 'and whatnot' or 'or whatnot' after mentioning one or more things, to refer in a vague way to other things which are similar. [informal, spoken, vagueness]