Gondy (en. Gondy)
/ɡɔ̃.di/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Refers to something that is strange or eccentric.
This clothing style is really gondy.
Ce style vestimentaire est vraiment gondy.
Refers to a behavior that seems absurd.
His attitude was completely gondy during the meeting.
Son attitude était complètement gondy lors de la réunion.
Qualifies an unexpected or comical situation.
The evening took a gondy turn with that joke.
La soirée a pris un tournant gondy avec cette blague.
Etymology
Of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the word 'gond', suggesting a distorted or twisted aspect.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to have a gondy style
To have a style that does not conform to usual standards.
avoir un style gondy
to act in a gondy way
To act in an unusual or absurd manner.
agir de façon gondy
to do something gondy
To carry out an action that seems ridiculous or inexplicable.
faire quelque chose de gondy
Related Words
gondoler
To distort or twist something.
gondoler
gond
A metal element serving as a pivot or axis.
gond
Slang Meanings
To mock something or someone.
Stop being gondy with those lame jokes.
Arrête de faire le gondy avec ses blagues nulles.
To be very surprised or shocked.
I was gondy when I heard the news.
J'étais gondy quand j'ai appris la nouvelle.