Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
or-something
phrase
/ɔːr ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
Definition
A phrase used to indicate a possibility or lack of specificity about something.
Examples
- She could be at the park, or something.
- I’ll take a sandwich, or something like that.
- He’s interested in music, or something similar.
Meaning
Refers to an unspecified alternative, often used to suggest that there are many possibilities or that exact details aren’t important.
Synonyms
- or something like that
- or whatever
- or some other thing
