Or So (Adverb)
Meaning
(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct; "lasted approximately an hour"; "in just about a minute"; "he's about 30 years old"; "I've had about all I can stand"; "we meet about once a month"; "some forty people came"; "weighs around a hundred pounds"; "roughly $3,000"; "holds 3 gallons, more or less"; "20 or so people were at the party".
Examples
- The lecture lasted 2 hours or so and covered several key topics.
- The store has 50 or so different types of coffee beans.
- We've been waiting 20 or so minutes for the bus to arrive.
- The hotel room costs around $200 or so per night.
- The company has 100 or so employees working in the main office.