And what not

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phrase

It's used to refer vaguely to other things associated with the topic you are discussing.

She's been doing the shopping, the cooking, the cleaning, and what not.
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Often appears as...

  • shopping and what not
  • cleaning and what not

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

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Informal Usage

'And what not' is casual and suits informal conversations more than formal writing.

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We hanged out, watched some movies, and what not.
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Conversational Filler

Use 'and what not' to casually imply additional actions or things without listing them all.

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He packed clothes, snacks, and what not for the trip.
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List Endings

'And what not' works well at the end of a list to suggest there are more items you haven't mentioned.

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She bought pencils, notebooks, and what not for school.
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