B1adjectiveinformalemotions
US/wɪrd/
UK/wɪəd/
very strange and unusual, sometimes in a way that makes you feel uncomfortable
In context
There's a weird noise coming from the engine.
It feels weird to be back at school after ten years.
He has some weird ideas about how to save money.
Words that go with weird
adjective + noun
- weird feelingI had a weird feeling someone was watching me.
- weird thingThe weird thing is that nobody saw him leave.
- weird noiseThe fridge is making a weird noise.
verb + adjective
- feel weirdIt feels weird to wear a suit.
adverb + adjective
- a bit weirdHis message was a bit weird.
- really weirdThat was a really weird dream.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I was surprised by the wierd noise outside.Correct: I was surprised by the weird noise outside.