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Deviancy (noun) means the condition of behaving in a way that is not normal or expected.

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The condition of behaving in a way that is not normal or expected.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Synonyms

abnormality weirdness

Related words

anomaly abnormality weirdness nonnormality atypicality peculiarness freakishness unusualness

Rhymes for deviancy

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What is the meaning of deviancy?

"deviancy" (noun) means the condition of behaving in a way that is not normal or expected.

What is another word for deviancy?

Other words for "deviancy" include abnormality, weirdness.

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