Weirdo

Pronunciation: /ˈwɪərdoʊ/

Definitions of weirdo

noun a person who is strange, eccentric, or unconventional in behavior or appearance

Example Sentences

A1 He is a weirdo because he eats ketchup on everything.

A2 My sister's friend is a bit of a weirdo, but we all like her.

B1 I don't mind being called a weirdo, I embrace my uniqueness.

B2 The new guy at work is a total weirdo, always talking to himself.

C1 Despite being labeled a weirdo by some, she was a brilliant scientist.

C2 The artist was known as a weirdo in his time, but now his work is celebrated.

Examples of weirdo in a Sentence

formal The strange individual was often referred to as a weirdo by his colleagues.

informal That guy is such a weirdo, always doing odd things.

slang I don't want to hang out with that weirdo, he gives me the creeps.

figurative She's a bit of a weirdo, but I like her unique perspective on things.

Grammatical Forms of weirdo

• past tense: weirded
• plural: weirdos
• comparative: weirder
• superlative: weirdest
• present tense: weirdo
• future tense: will weirdo
• perfect tense: have weirdoed
• continuous tense: is weirdoing
• singular: weirdo
• positive degree: weirdo
• infinitive: to weirdo
• gerund: weirdoing
• participle: weirdoed

Origin and Evolution of weirdo

First Known Use: 1953 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'weirdo' is believed to have originated from the Old English word 'wyrd', meaning fate or destiny.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who is strange or eccentric, the term 'weirdo' has evolved to encompass a broader range of behaviors and characteristics that are considered unconventional or odd.