Strange

78 words & definitions

doozy
Something outstanding or unique of its kind (noun)
fad
An intense and widely shared enthusiasm for something, especially one that is short-lived; a craze (noun)
fetish
A form of desire in which gratification is linked to a particular object, item of clothing, part of the body, etc (noun)
floozy
A girl or a woman who has a reputation for promiscuity (noun)
geek
An unfashionable or socially inept person, who often also has technical skills (noun)
gewgaw
A showy thing, especially one that is useless or worthless (noun)
hussy
An impudent or immoral girl or woman (noun)
ilk
Referring to a certain type of people, usually in a negative sense (noun)
kink
A sharp twist or curve in something that is otherwise straight (noun)
kluge
An ill-assorted collection of parts assembled to fulfill a particular purpose (noun)
mongrel
A dog of no definable type or breed (noun)
mutt
A dog with parents of different breeds (noun)
nerd
A person who lacks social skills but often makes up for it with technical ability (noun)
punk
A person who is unlikely to amount to anything, and tends to annoy others (noun)
putz
A stupid or worthless person (noun)
quirk
A peculiar behavioral habit (noun)
sissy
A person regarded as effeminate or cowardly (noun)
vagabond
A person who wanders from place to place without a home or job (noun)
yokel
A naive or gullible inhabitant of a rural area or small town (noun)
funky
Weird or peculiar in an interesting, complimentary way. (adjective)
garish
Clothing that is unusually different, bright and showy (adjective)
gaudy
Extravagantly bright or showy, typically so as to be tasteless (adjective)
kinky
Exhibiting unusual behavior (adjective)
mawkish
Sentimental in a feeble or sickly way (adjective)
motley
Incongruously varied in appearance or character; disparate (adjective)
quirky
Characterized by peculiar or unusual traits (adjective)
raffish
Unconventional and slightly disreputable, especially in an attractive manner (adjective)
honkey
Usually an uncomplimentary term referring to 'white people' (noun)
riff-raff
Disreputable or undesirable people (noun)
jargon
Special words or expressions that are used by a particular profession or group and are difficult for others to understand (noun)
eerie
Strange and frightening (adjective)
preppy
Of or typical of a student or graduate of an expensive prep school, especially with reference to their style of dress (adjective)
zombie
A mythical dead person who is able to move because of certain spiritual powers (noun)
grotesque
Very strange and distorted compared to what is normal (adjective)
outrageous
Shockingly bad or excessive (adjective)
ludicrous
So foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be almost amusing; ridiculous (adjective)
outcast
A person who has been rejected by society or a social group (noun)
bizarre
Very strange or unusual, especially so as to cause interest, amusement, or discomfort. (adjective)
stark
A difference that is extremely apparent when two things are compared with each other (adjective)
absurd
(of an idea or suggestion) wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate (adjective)
cryptic
Having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure (adjective)
savage
(chiefly in historical or literary contexts) a member of a people regarded as primitive and uncivilized (noun)
enigma
A person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand (noun)
creepy
So strange that it makes you frightened (adjective)
farfetched
Very unlikely to be true, and difficult to believe (adjective)
inscrutable
Difficult to understand (adjective)
phantom
An appearance or illusion without material substance (noun)
antics
Funny, silly, or strange behavior (noun)
inexplicable
Impossible to explain (adjective)
weird
Very strange or unexpected (adjective)
slug
A tough-skinned terrestrial mollusk that typically lacks a shell and secretes a film of mucus for protection. It can be a serious plant pes (noun)
cheapskate
A person who is unwilling to spend money, even when necessary; very stingy. (noun)
enigmatic
Mysterious or difficult to understand. (adjective)
eyesore
Something that is very ugly or unpleasant to look at. (noun)
façade
A superficial or false appearance meant to deceive or mislead others. (noun)
fairytale
A children's story about magical and imaginary beings and lands; or something that is too good to be true or seems unreal. (noun)
freak
very unusual and unexpected (adjective)
ghetto
A part of a city, especially a slum area, occupied by a minority group or marginalized community. (noun)
Idiosyncrasy
A unique or peculiar behavior, habit, or characteristic specific to an individual. (noun)
obscure
Difficult to understand, interpret, or perceive clearly due to complexity or lack of detail. (adjective)
opinionated
Unwilling to accept differing viewpoints, even when evidence is presented. (adjective)
misfit
Someone whose behavior or attitude sets them apart, often making them feel isolated or out of place. (noun)
outlandish
Foreign or unfamiliar, especially in a way that seems odd or eccentric. (adjective)
provincial
Having a narrow or limited perspective, often associated with rural or less cosmopolitan viewpoints. (adjective)
radical
Extremely different from the norm, often in a way that challenges established systems, beliefs, or practices. (adjective)
tainted
Contaminated or spoiled, often by exposure to something harmful or undesirable. (adjective)
tomboy
A girl who enjoys activities and behaviors typically associated with boys, such as rough play or sports. (noun)
unbecoming
Unflattering or unattractive, especially in clothing or actions. (adjective)
ridiculous
Deserving or inviting mockery or laughter due to being absurd or unreasonable; outrageously unreasonable or exaggerated in a way that provokes disbelief. (adjective)
peculiar
Unusual or odd, often in a way that is distinctive or not easily understood. (adjective)
hillbilly
A person from a rural, mountainous area of the United States, especially the Appalachians. Can be used in an insulting manner. (noun)
pervert
To corrupt or debase something, to alter or distort something from its original or intended meaning or course. (noun)
pariah
An outcast, someone who is disliked and rejected. (noun)
unreliable
Undependable, untrustworthy; an unreliable (adjective)
pest
An annoying or troublesome person, animal, or thing; a nuisance (noun)
inconceivable
Not capable of being imagined or grasped mentally; unbelievable (adjective)
alien
Someone who is strange, different, foreign, and not from 'here'. (noun)
boor
A rude or insensitive person, who doesn't have good manners. (noun)