Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
or-something
Phrase
/ɔːr ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
Definition
A colloquial term used to indicate uncertainty or an approximation regarding a choice or a situation.
Examples
- We could meet at 6 PM or something later.
- She said she would go to the movies or something like that.
- Do you want pizza or something for dinner?
Meaning
The phrase ‘or-something’ implies that there are other possibilities or alternatives that are not specifically named. It often indicates a casual or informal discussion where exact details are unnecessary.
Synonyms
- or something like that
- or whatever
- or whatever else
