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miscellaneous objects

[ˌmɪsəˈleɪniəs ˈɑːbdʒɛkts]
nounpl: miscellaneous objects
objetos diversos
1. A collection of various items of different types, kinds, or purposes that do not form a cohesive group
The attic was filled with miscellaneous objects from decades past.
O sótão estava cheio de objetos diversos de décadas passadas.
2. Items that are unrelated or assorted in nature
The thrift store had a bin of miscellaneous objects for sale.
A loja de beneficência tinha um cesto de objetos diversos à venda.
NYC Slang
random stuff
Synonyms
assorted itemsvarious objectsmixed itemsodds and endssundry items
Antonyms
uniform itemsmatched sethomogeneous collection

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
objetos diversos
Most common and widely understood term
Rio de Janeiro
coisas variadas
Informal alternative using 'coisas' (things)
São Paulo
objetos diversos / coisas variadas
Both terms equally used in urban contexts
Portugal
objetos variados
Slightly preferred over 'diversos' in formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

odds and ends
bits and pieces
this and that
a mixed bag
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