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whatnot

noun
 
 
/ˈwɒt.nɒt/ US  /ˈwɑːt.nɑːt/ informal

Definition

and whatnot/and what have you and other similar things: You can buy crisps and whatnot at the bar. That'll leave you a bit of time so that you can get the table set and whatnot.Also, extra, and in addition
(Definition of whatnot noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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