weirdo
word
/ˈwɪɹdoʊ/
WEER-doh
/wˈiədəʊ/
WEE-uh-doh
Definition
A person who acts in a strange, unusual, or socially awkward way.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and sometimes insulting; often used jokingly among friends, but can be rude if used for strangers. Common with 'such a', e.g., 'He's such a weirdo.' Also used to describe someone who stands out for odd habits.
Spanish: bicho raro - raro - excéntricoPortuguese (BR): esquisitão - estranho - doidoPortuguese (PT): esquisitão - estranho - doidoChinese (Simplified): 怪人 - 怪咖Chinese (Traditional): 怪人 - 怪咖Hindi: अजीब व्यक्ति - अजीबोगरीब इंसानArabic: شخص غريب - إنسان غريب الأطوارBengali: অদ্ভুত মানুষ - আজব লোকRussian: странный человек - чудакJapanese: 変人 - 変わり者Vietnamese: người kỳ quặc - người lập dịKorean: 이상한 사람 - 괴짜Turkish: tuhaf tip - garip kişiUrdu: عجیب انسان - انوکھا شخصIndonesian: orang aneh - orang unik
Example Sentences
My brother is a weirdo because he talks to his plants.
basic
Why do you call me a weirdo?
basic
That weirdo sits alone every lunch break.
basic
He's such a weirdo, but that's why we love him.
natural
Don’t be a weirdo—just say hello!
natural
People think I'm a weirdo, but I don't care anymore.
natural