noun
bizarro
Bizarro (noun) means an odd or eccentric person; a misfit. Example: “He's a total bizarro, but everyone likes him.”
noun
1
An odd or eccentric person; a misfit.
"He's a total bizarro, but everyone likes him."
adj
1
Strange in a way that seems like a distorted or inverted version of something normal.
"It was like living in some bizarro version of her old life."
How to use bizarro
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishStrange, especially in a way that flips something familiar on its head.
When to use it
Informal.
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Word forms
- Plural
- bizarros
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Etymology
A playful variant of bizarre, popularized by the comic-book character Bizarro, a warped mirror-image of Superman.
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What does “bizarro” mean?
The word “bizarro” means an odd or eccentric person; a misfit. In plain terms, strange, especially in a way that flips something familiar on its head.
How do you use “bizarro” in a sentence?
Here is “bizarro” used in a sentence: “He's a total bizarro, but everyone likes him.”
What part of speech is “bizarro”?
Depending on how it is used, “bizarro” can be a noun and an adjective.
How many meanings does “bizarro” have?
“Bizarro” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an odd or eccentric person; a misfit.
