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.—

Marilyn Reynolds

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Whether this version is an unauthorized release, a tribute, or something else entirely remains to be seen. —

Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 15 Feb. 2025 Love… or something else, is in the air in the Kelce household! —

Rachel McRady, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025 Drive had attacked something in that brushy ravine — or something had attacked him. —

Frank C. Hibben, Outdoor Life, 13 Feb. 2025 Stromberg, whom the Bears signed to the practice squad in November, would be in the mix to start only if Plans A, B and maybe C fall through or something unexpected happens. —

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