Definition of "bizarre" []

• Strikingly unconventional and far-fetched in style or appearance; odd. See Synonyms at fantastic. (adjective)

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• "I take exception to Frank Abate's use of the term bizarre in conjunction with the place name HumpTulips, Washington [XVIII,2]."
• "Margaret Morrissey, of the pressure group Parents Aloud, said police should have informed parents in a series of meetings instead of a letter, which she described as "bizarre"."
• "Staff grew accustomed to what they described as his "bizarre" behaviour."