weirdo

[ˈwɪərdoʊ]

weirdo Definition

  • 1a person whose dress or behavior seems strange or eccentric
  • 2a person who is considered bizarre, odd, or peculiar

Using weirdo: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "weirdo" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He's a bit of a weirdo, always wearing strange clothes.

  • Example

    She's a total weirdo, collecting dolls and talking to them like they're real.

  • Example

    I don't want to be seen with that weirdo.

  • Example

    The new guy at work is a bit of a weirdo, always making strange noises.

weirdo Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with weirdo

  • a person who attracts or is attracted to strange or eccentric individuals

    Example

    Ever since she started dressing in goth style, she's become a weirdo magnet.

  • the level of strangeness or peculiarity associated with a person or situation

    Example

    The weirdo factor was high at the Halloween party, with people dressed in all sorts of bizarre costumes.

  • a warning that someone strange or suspicious is nearby

    Example

    I got a weirdo alert when I saw that guy lurking around the corner.

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Summary: weirdo in Brief

'Weirdo' [ˈwɪərdoʊ] refers to a person whose dress or behavior seems strange or eccentric, or someone who is considered bizarre, odd, or peculiar. It can be used to describe someone's appearance or actions, as in 'He's a bit of a weirdo, always wearing strange clothes,' or to label someone as an outsider or misfit, as in 'I don't want to be seen with that weirdo.' Phrases like 'weirdo magnet' and 'weirdo alert' add additional context to the term.

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