Bizarre describes something very strange, unusual, or hard to explain. It often suggests that something is oddly fascinating or shocking.
Probably from French “bizarre,” possibly from Italian “bizzarro,” meaning “angry” or “odd.” The exact origin is debated, but it has long carried the idea of striking strangeness.
“Bizarre” doesn’t just mean different; it means so unusual that your brain briefly doesn’t know how to file it. That’s why bizarre things can feel funny, creepy, or amazing all at once.
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