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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The owners have proposed a cap or something similar at least five times going back to the 1970s, Meyer said, and another such proposal appears likely when bargaining begins this round.
—Evan Drellich, New York Times, 10 July 2025
Whether that’s spicy, cheesy, extra saucy or something totally unexpected, Burger King wants to hear it.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2025
Engagement happens when employees and managers work together to uncover what truly drives each person: whether that’s purpose, impact, recognition, family, learning, autonomy, creativity, or something else entirely.
—Adrian Gostick, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
If possible, rig up a tripod or something else to help steady your camera or smartphone over the eyepiece.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 6 July 2025
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Evan Drellich, New York Times, 10 July 2025
Whether that’s spicy, cheesy, extra saucy or something totally unexpected, Burger King wants to hear it.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2025
Engagement happens when employees and managers work together to uncover what truly drives each person: whether that’s purpose, impact, recognition, family, learning, autonomy, creativity, or something else entirely.
—Adrian Gostick, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
If possible, rig up a tripod or something else to help steady your camera or smartphone over the eyepiece.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 6 July 2025
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“Or something.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/or%20something. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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