Definition

Noun: 1. An unpleasant or eccentric person: A person who behaves in a strange, odd, or unconventional way that is perceived as unsettling or disagreeable.

Usage

The word "weirdy" is an informal and often derogatory noun used to label a person whose appearance, behavior, or ideas are considered very strange or socially awkward. It implies a judgment that the person is outside normal social conventions in an unpleasant manner.

Examples

• The new neighbor was considered a weirdy by the kids because he collected garden gnomes and talked to them.
• She felt like a weirdy at the party because she didn't know any of the popular music or trends.
• Don't be such a weirdy; just try the food.

Advanced Usage

• The term can sometimes be used in a self-deprecating or humorous way among friends, though it often retains a negative connotation.
• It is less common in formal writing and is typically found in informal speech or narrative.

Variants and Related Words

• Weirdo (noun): A more common synonym with identical meaning and usage.
• Weird (adjective): The root adjective meaning strange or uncanny.
• Eccentric (noun/adjective): A more formal, and often less derogatory, term for a person with unconventional habits.

Synonyms

• Oddball
• Freak (slang, very derogatory)
• Creep (slang, implies causing unease)
• Eccentric

Antonyms

• Normal person
• Conformist
• Regular guy/gal (informal)

Noun

1. someone unpleasantly strange or eccentric