Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

this-and-that

Phrase

/ðɪs ənd ðæt/

Definition

This-and-that refers to various things or a mixture of different items or ideas.

Examples

We talked about this-and-that during the meeting, covering a range of topics.
She spent the day doing this-and-that, like running errands and visiting the park.

Meaning

The term ‘this-and-that’ is used to describe a number of items that may not be particularly important or are too varied to be specified individually. It often implies a casual or informal collection.