or something
idiomatic phrase
informal
—used to suggest another name, choice, etc., that is not specified
The man wearing the badge must be a guard or something.
Can I get you a glass of wine or something?
… Art's yard was amazing. Like a park or something, with all kinds of flowers and plants—the kind you only see at the arboretum.—
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And so when something went wrong or something went against his wishes, why, there would be a display of anger.
—Ray Long, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2025
Whether the choice is made for finances, job duties, or something else, all parties need to know quickly so everyone can move forward.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 14 June 2025
Whereas for me, being on a television or on a movie screen or something felt about as likely as going to the moon.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 14 June 2025
The Red Sox should send the Yankees a fruit basket or something.
7.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 13 June 2025
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Ray Long, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2025
Whether the choice is made for finances, job duties, or something else, all parties need to know quickly so everyone can move forward.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 14 June 2025
Whereas for me, being on a television or on a movie screen or something felt about as likely as going to the moon.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 14 June 2025
The Red Sox should send the Yankees a fruit basket or something.
7.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 13 June 2025
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“Or something.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/or%20something. Accessed 23 Jun. 2025.
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