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I hear "and stuff" can be used when I run out of things to say. What about "or stuff"?

e.g.: Person 1: They say you're a party animal.
Person 2: That's not true. I never go to parties, clubs or stuff.

Rover_KE · Accepted Answer

You will hear '...and stuff' meaning '...and other things/places etc' in casual conversation.

It's very informal. Use it only among people who understand that.

I've never heard 'or stuff' but I don't move in that sort of circle.

Rover

Terryxpress · Answer

"...don't move in that sort of circle"

Neither do I. And those who aren't teenagers, and those that "...don't move in that sort of circle" consider '...and stuff ' a sign of being inarticulate; whereas "...parties and clubs" is sufficient to get across the idea being expressed.

Ramonajk · Answer

It's very casual. If you want to be more formal, you could say "I never go to parties, clubs, and whatnot." (It's a weird word.)

CalifJim · Answer

ferenc"and stuff" ... What about "or stuff"?

Also, "and everything" vs "or anything" and similar pairs.

Yes, both the "and" and the "or" versions are used - but not interchangeably.

Most often the "and" versions are used with assertions; the "or" versions with negatives and questions.

When we were in Paris, we saw the Eiffel Tower, the Champs Elysee, the Arch of Triumph, and everything.
We didn't see the Eiffel Tower, the Champs Elysee, the Arch of Triumph, or anything.
Did you see the Eiffel Tower, the Champs Elysee, the Arch of Triumph, or anything?

Note the negative "never" in your example. That's why "or" was used instead of "and".

CJ

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