as in weird
different from the ordinary in a way that causes curiosity or suspicion
he saw some weirdo lights in the sky and immediately concluded that it had to be a UFO
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as in eccentric
a person of odd or whimsical habits
one of those weirdos that the rest of the town always seemed to be talking about
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Recent Examples of weirdo
Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2025
The result, with Raab in the lead, channeling both Peter Lorre and Max Schreck, is a bridge between Weimar-era cinema and Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu and a must for any fan of weirdo horror.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Feb. 2025
Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 19 Mar. 2025
Everyone else who isn’t a sociopathic weirdo will be tuned in to the Big Game.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 7 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
He wasn’t seen as a drifter weirdo, but embraced as a friend and a brother.
—Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2025
The result, with Raab in the lead, channeling both Peter Lorre and Max Schreck, is a bridge between Weimar-era cinema and Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu and a must for any fan of weirdo horror.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Feb. 2025
Noun
What about actually getting SpaceGhostPurrp or an underground weirdo on a track?
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 19 Mar. 2025
Everyone else who isn’t a sociopathic weirdo will be tuned in to the Big Game.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for weirdo
Adjective
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So those [neoclassical] artists are to me, in a very weird sense, the very earliest photographers—except their medium was oil on canvas.—
Mark Holgate,
Vogue,
15 Apr. 2025
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The first sign of Mom Fatigue is leaving weird stuff in the fridge.—
Olga Khazan,
The Atlantic,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Robert Redford delivers folksy wisdom as a local eccentric who once had his own dragon encounter, and even Karl Urban’s greedy logger is more of a nuisance than an outright villain.—
Josh Bell,
Vulture,
21 Mar. 2025
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Attracting talent for greater innovation hazards acquiring a few eccentrics whose gifts come wrapped in controversial packaging.—
Chip Bell,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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This is just one in a series of bizarre events that unfolded on the afternoon of April 19, according to the Highlands County Sheriff's Office.—
Chris Spargo,
People.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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The gay man who was involved in Rep. Nancy Mace’s viral meltdown at an Ulta Beauty store is speaking out about the bizarre incident.—
Abby Monteil,
Them.,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The thread that connects each of these characters' stories is the choice between sacrifice and preservation.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
21 Apr. 2025
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David was always like, ‘But that’s the character, Jim.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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If some readers were befuddled by Mr. Holland’s strange and magical imagery, graphic artists were entranced.—
Penelope Green,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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These stores typically feature eclectic collections of oddities, collectibles, curiosities, and decorative items that appeal to collectors and enthusiasts of the strange and unique.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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What’s funny about that is that Alexander appears to have some Leonard Williams to his game.—
Charlotte Carroll,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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Not lying and not funny, but not to be ignored either.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Held in the odd year after the presidential election since 1869, Virginia’s gubernatorial race is a cyclical scorecard for voters’ moods and the issues at the forefront of the national consciousness.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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At first glance, these pieces seem to appear odd, with crooked teeth and protruding eyeballs.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
20 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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As the former member of the pioneering rock outfit reimagined the iconic project, fans were understandably curious — and many were more than a little skeptical.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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As Roku continues seeking new ways to appeal to advertisers, watchful eyes are curious to see how much Roku will open the door to ad formats that could be viewed as intrusive.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Weirdo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weirdo. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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