Various things; odds and ends; miscellaneous items
Bits ‘n Bobs
Example Sentences
"I need to pick up a few bits 'n bobs."
"There are bits 'n bobs all over the place."
Etymology & History
British rhyming reduplication meaning miscellaneous items. "Bits" and "bobs" both mean small pieces or amounts. Popular since the early 20th century.
Word Details
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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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