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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 notes

In plain EnglishStrange, especially in a way that flips something familiar on its head.

When to use it

Informal.

Word forms

bizarros plural

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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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Frequently asked questions

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.

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