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bits and bobs

bits and bobs noun: a random assortment of things; small remaining pieces and items.

Noun

bits and bobs pl (plural only)

  1. (idiomatic, informal, plural, plural-only) A random assortment of things; small remaining pieces and items.

Synonyms of bits and bobs

Questions about bits and bobs

What does bits and bobs mean?
Bits and bobs means a random assortment of things; small remaining pieces and items.
What part of speech is bits and bobs?
Bits and bobs is a noun.

Words near bits and bobs in the dictionary

  1. bitruncated
  2. bitruncation
  3. bitruncations
  4. bits
  5. bits and bats
  6. bits and bobs
  7. bits and pieces
  8. bits of alright
  9. bits of crumpet
  10. bits of fluff
  11. bits of homework

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