Or whatever
phrase
Used to show that the exact name or type of something is not important.
You could give the money to charity or whatever.
Often appears as...
- do or whatever
- say or whatever
Usage tips
Informal
phrase
Used to show indifference or dismissiveness.
Just put your stuff in the corner or whatever.
Often appears as...
- do this or whatever
- eat or whatever
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
phrase
Used to indicate the speaker is unsure or has forgotten specific details.
She sent me this long email about climate change, or whatever.
Often appears as...
- read or whatever
- drink or whatever
Usage tips
Informal
phrase
Used to show that the exact name or type of something is not important.
You could give the money to charity or whatever.
Often appears as...
- do or whatever
- say or whatever
Usage tips
Informal
phrase
Used to show indifference or dismissiveness.
Just put your stuff in the corner or whatever.
Often appears as...
- do this or whatever
- eat or whatever
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
phrase
Used to indicate the speaker is unsure or has forgotten specific details.
She sent me this long email about climate change, or whatever.
Often appears as...
- read or whatever
- drink or whatever
Usage tips
Informal
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Detail Unimportant
Signifies that precision isn't necessary when referring to something in the conversation.
We could go to a café, or whatever, and just hang out.
Pro Tip 2/3Conversational Filler
Acts as a filler word to keep the conversation casual and flowing without awkward pauses.
He's studying law, or whatever, so he's really busy.
Pro Tip 3/3Option Openness
Shows openness to other options or alternatives in a plan or decision.
We can watch a movie, or whatever you feel like doing.
Pro Tip 1/3Detail Unimportant
Signifies that precision isn't necessary when referring to something in the conversation.
We could go to a café, or whatever, and just hang out.
Pro Tip 2/3Conversational Filler
Acts as a filler word to keep the conversation casual and flowing without awkward pauses.
He's studying law, or whatever, so he's really busy.
Pro Tip 3/3Option Openness
Shows openness to other options or alternatives in a plan or decision.
We can watch a movie, or whatever you feel like doing.
Pro Tip 1/3Detail Unimportant
Signifies that precision isn't necessary when referring to something in the conversation.
We could go to a café, or whatever, and just hang out.
Pro Tip 2/3Conversational Filler
Acts as a filler word to keep the conversation casual and flowing without awkward pauses.
He's studying law, or whatever, so he's really busy.
Pro Tip 3/3Option Openness
Shows openness to other options or alternatives in a plan or decision.
We can watch a movie, or whatever you feel like doing.
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