bizarre — very strange or unusual, especially in a way that is difficult to understand or explain
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: very strange or unusual, especially in a way that is difficult to understand or explain
Pronunciation (IPA): /bɪˈzɑːr/
Korean meaning: 매우 이상하거나 특이한, 특히 이해하거나 설명하기 어려운 방식으로
Korean pronunciation: 비**자**르
Example Sentences
- My neighbor's bizarre habit of watering plastic flowers every morning confused everyone.
- The detective found the crime scene bizarre, with purple footprints leading to nowhere.
- It's bizarre how my cat always knows when I'm about to open a can of tuna.
bizarre
ADJECTIVE//bɪˈzɑːr//
very strange or unusual, especially in a way that is difficult to understand or explain
A businessman displays bizarre behavior by eating his coffee cup
A bizarre star winks from afar!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'bizarre,' which comes from Spanish or Portuguese 'bizarro' (meaning brave or gallant). The word's meaning shifted from 'brave' to 'strange' or 'eccentric' as it traveled through European languages.
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📝Examples
“My neighbor's bizarre habit of watering plastic flowers every morning confused everyone.”
“The detective found the crime scene bizarre, with purple footprints leading to nowhere.”
“It's bizarre how my cat always knows when I'm about to open a can of tuna.”
“The restaurant's bizarre menu included ice cream soup and chocolate pizza.”
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