weird
gb/wˈɪɹd/ us/wˈɪɹd/
B1
English
~ 5600
furcsa, kísérteties, fura, furcsán érzi magát, sors, végzet
B1
1
furcsa
A2
Usage pattern:
a weird [noun]; [something] is weird
That's a weird question to ask on a first date.
Ez elég furcsa kérdés egy első randin.
She has this weird habit of talking to her plants.
Az a furcsa szokása, hogy beszél a növényeihez.
I had a really weird dream about flying houses last night.
The movie was good, but the ending was kind of weird.
There’s a weird smell coming from the kitchen.
Learner examples
This is a weird picture.
Ez egy furcsa kép.
My brother likes some weird music.
A testvérem furcsa zenéket szeret.
I had a weird day at work.
That man is wearing a weird hat.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'weird' with 'wired' in pronunciation and spelling. 'Weird' means strange, while 'wired' often means connected with wires or very excited. Also, some learners think 'weird' is much stronger or more negative than 'strange'; in modern English 'weird' is common and not always very negative.
Meaning
strange or very unusual
Collocations
really weird
|so weird
|weird thing
|weird noise
|weird dream
|weird idea
Synonyms
strange (Very close in meaning, slightly more neutral and common in both spoken and written English.)
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odd (Similar meaning, but can sound a bit more formal or gentle than 'weird'.)
Antonyms
normal (Describes something usual and expected, the opposite of unusual or strange.)
|
ordinary (Emphasizes being common and not special or unusual in any way.)
Themes
description
|daily life
|opinions
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Strange or very different from what is normal or usual.
Very strange or unusual, especially in a way that does not fit what is normal or expected.
B2
2
kísérteties
B2
Usage pattern:
a weird [atmosphere/feeling]; [place/situation] feels weird
There was a weird silence in the room after he left.
Miután elment, kísérteties csend lett a szobában.
This forest gets really weird at night when the fog comes in.
Ez az erdő éjszaka, amikor leszáll a köd, igazán kísérteties lesz.
The way he smiled at me was kind of weird and made me step back.
I got a weird feeling that someone was watching us.
The whole situation with the empty house and the open door was just weird.
Learner examples
This dark street feels weird.
Ez a sötét utca kísértetiesnek tűnik.
I had a weird feeling in that old house.
Abban a régi házban kísérteties érzés fogott el.
The man gave me a weird look, and I felt scared.
There is a weird noise outside, and I do not like it.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use 'weird' here when they mean only 'new' or 'different'. For this sense, there should be some feeling of fear or discomfort, not just difference.
Meaning
strange and slightly frightening
Collocations
weird feeling
|weird vibe
|weird silence
|weird atmosphere
|weird energy
Synonyms
creepy (Stronger and more clearly negative; suggests that something makes your skin crawl or scares you.)
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eerie (Often used for quiet, empty, or dark places that feel mysteriously frightening.)
Antonyms
comforting (Describes something that makes you feel safe and calm, the opposite emotional effect of this kind of weirdness.)
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reassuring (Emphasizes removing worry or fear, the opposite of causing discomfort.)
Themes
emotions
|psychology
|description
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Strange in a way that makes you feel bad, scared, or not comfortable.
Strange in a way that feels disturbing, frightening, or gives an uncomfortable feeling.
B1
INFORMAL
3
fura
B1
Usage pattern:
[someone] is weird; act weird around [someone]
He's a bit weird, but once you get to know him, he's really nice.
Kicsit fura, de ha jobban megismered, nagyon kedves.
People at school think I'm weird because I actually enjoy doing math homework.
Az iskolában furának tartanak, mert én tényleg szeretek matekházit csinálni.
Her parents are pretty weird about social media and won't let her have any accounts.
Don't be weird about it—just tell him you like his work.
I know it sounds weird, but I like eating pizza with honey.
Learner examples
The new boy in class seems a little weird.
Az új fiú az osztályban egy kicsit furának tűnik.
My friends think I am weird because I read so much.
A barátaim furának tartanak, mert olyan sokat olvasok.
Please don't be weird; just say hello.
Her dad is weird about money and talks about it all the time.
Common mistake:
Using 'weird' about a person can sound rude or unkind. Learners sometimes overuse it instead of softer words like 'different' or 'unusual'. Be careful when using it to describe people directly.
Meaning
socially strange or awkward
Collocations
weird kid
|weird guy
|act weird
|be weird about [something]
|seem weird
Synonyms
odd (Very close in meaning, sometimes sounds slightly softer or less direct than 'weird' about people.)
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awkward (Focuses more on uncomfortable or clumsy social behavior, not always on being unusual.)
Antonyms
normal (Describes a person who fits usual social expectations and does not stand out as strange.)
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typical (Emphasizes being like most people in a group, not unusual.)
Themes
social
|personality
|opinions
|relationships
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Acting or being different from other people in a way that seems strange or not normal in social situations.
Behaving or appearing in a way that other people find socially strange, unusual, or hard to relate to.
B1
INFORMAL
4
Usage pattern:
feel weird; feel weird about [something]
My stomach feels weird after that street food.
Attól az utcai ételtől furcsán érzem a gyomromat.
I feel weird about not telling her the whole truth.
Furcsán érzem magam amiatt, hogy nem mondtam el neki a teljes igazságot.
It feels weird to be back in my hometown after so many years.
This medicine makes me feel weird and sleepy.
He said he felt weird and decided to lie down for a while.
Learner examples
I feel weird after the long flight.
Furcsán érzem magam a hosszú repülőút után.
My head feels weird, so I want to rest.
Furcsán érzem a fejemet, ezért szeretnék pihenni.
It feels weird to speak English all day.
She feels weird about meeting his parents.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes overuse 'I feel weird' instead of more specific phrases like 'I feel sick', 'I feel nervous', or 'I feel sad'. Use 'weird' when the feeling is hard to describe or is a mix of things.
Meaning
feeling not normal or unwell
Collocations
feel weird
|weird feeling in my stomach
|weird about [something]
|it feels weird to [verb]
Synonyms
unwell (Focuses more on physical sickness; 'weird' can be physical or emotional.)
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uncomfortable (Describes both physical and emotional discomfort, similar to this sense in many contexts.)
Antonyms
fine (Informal way to say you feel normal or okay, the opposite of feeling weird.)
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okay (Very common, neutral way to say you feel normal or not troubled.)
Themes
health
|emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Feeling a little sick, different, or not comfortable in your body or mind.
Feeling physically or emotionally not normal, often slightly sick, uncomfortable, or unsure.
NOUN
C2
ARCHAIC
5
Usage pattern:
the weird of [someone]; the Weird Sisters
In Shakespeare’s play, Macbeth meets the Weird Sisters, who tell him his future.
Shakespeare darabjában Macbeth találkozik a Vészbanyákkal, akik megjósolják a jövőjét.
The old poem speaks of warriors who cannot escape their weird.
A régi költemény olyan harcosokról szól, akik nem kerülhetik el a sorsukat.
Some ancient stories treat weird as a dark power guiding human lives.
Learner examples
In old English texts, 'weird' can mean fate.
Régi angol szövegekben a „weird” jelentése lehet „sors”.
The Weird Sisters in Macbeth tell him his weird, or destiny.
A Macbethben a Vészbanyák megmondják Macbethnek a sorsát, vagyis a végzetét.
Today we almost never use 'weird' to mean fate.
Common mistake:
Learners may assume this meaning is still common because they see 'Weird Sisters' in Shakespeare. In modern English, this noun use is archaic and should not be used in everyday speech.
Meaning
fate or destiny (archaic)
Collocations
the Weird Sisters
|decree of weird
|weird and fortune
Synonyms
fate (Modern common word for a power that controls what happens in life.)
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destiny (Very close in meaning; suggests a fixed future path.)
Antonyms
free will (The idea that people choose their actions themselves, opposite to being ruled by fate.)
Themes
literature
|mythology
|religion
|arts_entertainment
Definition
An old word for fate or destiny, the power that decides what happens in your life.
Fate or destiny, especially as a supernatural force controlling events, used mainly in older or literary English.
Grammar
Dictionary form
weird
IPA
GB/wˈɪɹd/
US/wˈɪɹd/
Syllables & stress
weird (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (weird)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: weird
- Comparative: weirder
- Superlative: weirdest
Word family
Forms
weirder
adjective
weirdest
adjective
Core family
weirdly
adverb
weirdness
noun
Related words
weirdo
noun
Expressions
be weirded out
1/bˈi wˈɚdɪd ˈaʊt/
fixed phrase
informal
feel uncomfortable or disturbed
To feel strange and not comfortable because something is very unusual or not normal.
Examples
- I was really weirded out by how quiet the hotel was.
- She gets weirded out when strangers stand too close to her.
- We were a bit weirded out by the questions he asked.
get weird
1/ɡˈɛt wˈɪɹd/
fixed phrase
informal
a situation becomes strange
Used when a situation starts to feel strange, tense, or uncomfortable.
Examples
- Things got weird after I mentioned his ex-girlfriend.
- The conversation got weird, so I decided to leave.
- It always gets weird when they talk about politics.
it feels weird to
1/ˈɪt fˈilz wˈɪɹd tə/
fixed phrase
saying an action feels strange
Used to say that doing something feels strange or not normal to you.
Examples
- It feels weird to call my old teacher by her first name.
- It feels weird to work from home after so many years in an office.
- It feels weird to drive on the left side of the road.
that's weird
1/ðˈæts wˈɪɹd/
fixed phrase
comment that something is strange
You say this when something seems strange, surprising, or not normal to you.
Examples
- That's weird, my phone just turned off by itself.
- You don’t like chocolate? That’s weird.
- That’s weird, I was just thinking about you when you called.
weird as hell
1/wˈɪɹd ˈæz hˈɛl/
fixed phrase
slang
extremely strange or unusual
Very, very strange or unusual.
Examples
- That movie was weird as hell, but I kind of liked it.
- His sense of humor is weird as hell.
- The whole situation is weird as hell to me.
weird flex
1/wˈɪɹd flˈɛks/
idiom
slang
strange thing to brag about
Used online to say that something someone is proud of or showing off about seems strange or not impressive.
Examples
- He bragged about never reading books—kind of a weird flex.
- "I only sleep three hours a night." "Weird flex, but okay."
- Posting a photo of your messy room is a weird flex.
weird in a good way
1/wˈɪɹd ˈɪn ə ɡˈʊd wˈeɪ/
fixed phrase
informal
strange but pleasantly so
Strange, but in a way that you like or find interesting.
Examples
- Her style is weird in a good way; she always looks unique.
- The taste is weird in a good way—sweet and salty at the same time.
- The show is definitely weird in a good way, very creative and different.
weird out
1/wˈɪɹd ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
informal
make someone feel uncomfortable
To make someone feel strange and not comfortable because something is very unusual.
Examples
- That horror movie really weirded me out.
- The way he suddenly started laughing kind of weirded everyone out.
- Try not to talk about blood; it weirds her out.