Meaning & use
weirdo
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An informal term for a person regarded as strange, eccentric, or unconventional.
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The neighbors treated him like a weirdo just because he collected vintage typewriters.
She laughed and called herself a weirdo for talking to her houseplants.
A note on using this word
Informal and often used affectionately among friends, but it can sound insulting depending on tone and context.
Words with a similar meaning
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