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What does "he's a character" mean?

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Rebecca

"He is a character" is a metaphor meaning that someone's personality is very different. It could mean a person who has really good vibes, is an overall good person, or has many good attributes or characteristics about them. It can also mean that a person is a little strange, weird, or abnormal, which is the case here in this clip. Peter is trying to convince her that his uncle is very weird/odd. Ex: He likes to sleep in all his clothes. He's a character. Ex: He's such a character. He always makes me laugh.

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