Weirdo: meaning, definitions and examples
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weirdo
[ หwษชrdoส ]
social behavior
A weirdo is a person who exhibits strange or unconventional behavior that is considered odd or eccentric by others. This term is often used in a teasing or playful manner, but can also carry a negative connotation depending on the context.
Synonyms
eccentric, freak, misfit, oddball, quirk.
Examples of usage
- He's always talking to himself; he's such a weirdo.
- Her fashion sense is unique, but some people call her a weirdo.
- I love hanging out with weirdos; they make life interesting.
Translations
Translations of the word "weirdo" in other languages:
๐ต๐น esquisito
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคเฅเคฌ
๐ฉ๐ช Auรenseiter
๐ฎ๐ฉ aneh
๐บ๐ฆ ะดะธะฒะฐะบ
๐ต๐ฑ dziwak
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฅไบบ
๐ซ๐ท bizarre
๐ช๐ธ raro
๐น๐ท tuhaf
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ณ๋ ์ฌ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุบุฑูุจ
๐จ๐ฟ podivรญn
๐ธ๐ฐ divnรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆชไบบ
๐ธ๐ฎ ฤudak
๐ฎ๐ธ skrรญmsli
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะตัะตะบัะต
๐ฌ๐ช แฃแชแแแฃแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qษrib
๐ฒ๐ฝ raro
Etymology
The term 'weirdo' originated in the early 20th century, with its first known use traced back to the 1960s. It is derived from the word 'weird,' which comes from the Old English 'wyrd,' meaning fate or destiny. Over the years, 'weird' evolved to describe someone or something that deviates from the norm or is strange. The suffix '-o' is an informal addition that has often been used in English to create colloquial terms for people. Initially used in a playful context, 'weirdo' gradually became more prevalent in everyday language, and, while it can be used affectionately, it may also carry a derogatory implication when used to mock or ostracize individuals for their unconventional behavior.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #35,891, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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- 35888 forager
- 35889 antsy
- 35890 discontentment
- 35891 weirdo
- 35892 tyred
- 35893 decompressed
- 35894 sketchily
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