Meaning & Definition of word "Weird"

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    Weird

    /wɪrd/

    noun:

    • 1. The supernatural or occult; fate or destiny.
      • Example: In ancient cultures, the weird was often associated with the fate of individuals.

    adjective:

    • 1. Strange or unusual, often in a way that is unsettling or difficult to understand.
      • Example: The movie had a weird storyline that left everyone confused.
    • 2. Supernatural or unnatural; relating to the mystical or otherworldly.
      • Example: She had a weird feeling that something was watching her in the dark.
    • 3. Out of the ordinary; abnormal.
      • Example: His behavior at the party was very weird compared to how he usually acts.

    Etymology

    Middle English, from Old English 'wyrd' meaning 'fate' or 'destiny'; evolved to mean strange or uncanny.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    weird feeling:

    An unsettling or inexplicable emotion.

    weird dreams:

    Strange or nonsensical dreams that may not make sense.

    weird vibes:

    A feeling of strangeness about a place or situation.

    Related Words

    quirky:

    Having a peculiar or unexpected trait.

    eccentric:

    Unconventionally and slightly strange.

    odd:

    Different from what is usual or expected.

    Slang Meanings of weird

    Meaning: Wacky

    Example Sentence: That movie was really wacky and made no sense.

    Meaning: Out there

    Example Sentence: His ideas are always so out there; I never know what to make of them.

    Meaning: Kooky

    Example Sentence: She's a bit kooky, always talking to her plants.