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What not 

Used a a way to encompass many items, thoughts, aboslutes that are defined but are too numerous to be listed or the communicator is unsure what they actually are.
The next report will contain facts, figures of the impending impact of sales and what not.
What not by cateski June 16, 2010
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what not 

A more hip hop way of saying "etc", or a verbal way of expressing "..." It is said by those that have so much poppin' that they don't have the time or energy to explain what the "what not" is. This term should not be used by wannabe gangstas, as this will only serve to slash your street cred. People will know you have no substance behind your "what not."
"What are you doing tonight?"
"I'm gonna meet some people and what not."
what not by Lil' S, October 21, 2007

what not 

A more hip hop way of saying "etc", or a verbal way of expressing "..." It is said by those that have so much poppin' that they don't have the time or energy to explain what the "what not" is. This term should not be used by wannabe gangstas, as this will only serve to slash your street cred. People will know you have no substance behind your "what not."
"What are you doing tonight?"
"I'm gonna meet some people and what not."
what not by Lil' S October 9, 2007

what not 

Just pretty much keepin it real and what not
Alex: Why is there a crack here?
Kyle: Hey let's move this bed and what not. (while c-walking and what not)

what not 

reaching second base with your partner. second base
paul and kat had what not last night.
Lorry wanted to what not nat.
what not by lorry360 May 11, 2006

what-not 

A vaugue term, often used indesciminately, to describe a thing or things that one would,usually for the sake of convenience, omit and sum up as "what-not"
"That bastard. Spends all his damn time messing with that ugly girlfriend of his.You know, just talking and what-not"
what-not by drew August 12, 2003

what-not 

A term used to describe an attractive woman. Can also be used as a catcall when a woman one deems to be attractive walks by a group of males, strictly for the purpose of gauging agreement within the group.
That neighbor of yours is definitely a whatnot.

"What-not"!
what-not by Sam K. May 28, 2004
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Literally 1984 

Used in response for when someone promotes/advocates an event or idea that is perceived to support "too much" authority and/or government control.

Often used jokingly as a over-exaggeration in political talk.

Can also be used in response to a ban or mute in a forum site or online chat.
Steve: I think that the government should regulate businesses more
Bob: Literally 1984!

--User1 has been permantly banned--
User2: You cant ban my friend like that! Literally 1984!
Literally 1984 by ke1 July 7, 2021
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Back when I lived in upstate new york 

A meaningless, unimpressive, self-serving introduction. An indicator that the story about to be shared will be pointless and dumb.
Back when I lived in upstate new york, I also had to park on the street - on two occasions, we got enough snow, mixed with just the right plowing, that my car was lifted off the ground from so much snow being jammed underneath it.
Word of the Day on August 31, 2026
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