Weird

/wɪrd/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The supernatural or occult; fate or destiny.

In ancient cultures, the weird was often associated with the fate of individuals.

adjective

Strange or unusual, often in a way that is unsettling or difficult to understand.

The movie had a weird storyline that left everyone confused.

Supernatural or unnatural; relating to the mystical or otherworldly.

She had a weird feeling that something was watching her in the dark.

Out of the ordinary; abnormal.

His behavior at the party was very weird compared to how he usually acts.

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

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.

Wacky

That movie was really wacky and made no sense.

Out there

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

Kooky

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