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Bizarre - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com SKIP TO CONTENT bizarre /bəˈzɑr/ /bɪˈzɑ/ IPA guide Other forms: bizarrely Someone or something bizarre is odd or unusual in appearance, style, or character. If your teacher walks into class wearing a purple boa, lime-green cowboy boots, and a scuba mask, you might comment, "How bizarre !" Things that are bizarre often involve strange contrasts or unexpected elements. Bizarre was borrowed from French, from bizarro "angry, fierce, strange," from Spanish, "bold, like a knight." The Spanish word was probably influenced by Basque bizar "a beard," since beards were taken as signs of energy and spirit. Nowadays it takes more than a beard to get you labeled as bizarre . Unpredictable behavior is often called bizarre — like when your little brother decides that he will communicate only in Pig Latin. Definitions of bizarre adjective conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual “restaurants of bizarre design--one like a hat, another like a rabbit” synonyms: eccentric , flakey , flaky , freakish , freaky , gonzo , off-the-wall , outlandish , outre unconventional not conventional or conformist Pronunciation US /bəˈzɑr/ UK /bɪˈzɑ/ Cite this entry Style: MLA MLA APA Chicago Copy citation DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘bizarre' . Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback Commonly confused words bazaar / bizarre Bazaar and bizarre might sound alike but a bazaar is a market and bizarre describes something kooky. There could be a bizarre bazaar run by monkeys selling people feet. Continue reading... Word Family Vocabulary lists containing bizarre Uncanny, Creepy, or Downright Scary: Words For Halloween "The Great Gatsby," Chapter 1 Vocabulary F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic "The Great Gatsby" is a glittering parade of parties and excess, but at its heart it is about identity and whether being wealthy in America can help you change who you really are. Here is a list of 100 great vocabulary words from the opening chapter of F. Scott Fitzgerald's 1926 novel "The Great Gatsby." Commonly Confused Words, List 1 Learn the correct meanings and usages of these commonly confused words for sixth-grade students. MORE VOCABULARY LISTS 2 million people are mastering new words. Master a word Sign up now (it’s free!) Whether you’re a teacher or a learner, Vocabulary.com can put you or your class on the path to systematic vocabulary improvement. Get started