Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

something-or-other

idiom

/ˈsʌmθɪŋ ɔːr ˈʌðər/

Definition

A vague term used when the speaker cannot remember or does not want to specify something.

Examples

He said he was going to buy some tools, but I can’t remember what something-or-other he mentioned.
She found this something-or-other in the attic, but she wasn’t sure what it was.

Meaning

It refers to an unspecified thing or an object that is not clearly defined. Often used in conversation to indicate a lack of exact knowledge or recollection.