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Definition |
various small, miscellaneous, or unimportant things |
Examples |
1) I spent the afternoon organizing the garage, sorting through all the
odds and ends that had accumulated
over the years. 2) I found a box full of odds
and ends in the attic, including old keys, broken toys, and
random trinkets. |
Etymology |
The term originated in the 17th century,
combining "odds" meaning remnants or leftover items, and "ends"
referring to smaller bits or pieces. |
Synonyms |
hodgepodge, bits and pieces |
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