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.

quirky

Having a peculiar or unexpected trait.

eccentric

Unconventionally and slightly strange.

odd

Different from what is usual or expected.

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.