or not
Speech parts
1. or not - Particle
2. or not - Phrase
Meaning
or not
(Singapore, Malaysia, colloquial) Final interrogative particle, forming a yes/no question from a declarative statement.
Emphasizes that a particular claim or idea makes no difference regarding what can or has happened.
A sardonic response to a new event that contradicts what the speaker has just stated.
"I bet the green car will make it unscathed!" said Mildred. Suddenly, there came a loud crunch from the racetrack. "Or not," she sighed.
Synonyms
Examples
We must love everyone regardless of whether or not they love us; that is their business.
God is everywhere. You decide whether you are close to Him or not.
Remember that man lives only in the present, in this fleeting instant; all the rest of his life is either past and gone, or not yet revealed.
A man without happiness is either not good or not well.
Speak well of the dead or not at all.
God will be present, whether asked or not.