Or something like that. Used to indicate the possibility that previously mentioned word may not be exactly correct in its applicability.
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I think she's a lawyer or something.
What are you doing?! Are you trying to kill us or something?
Submitted on July 07, 2010
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o qualcosa
ou alguma coisa
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