lovable weirdo
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6.7
- noun
- /ˈlʌvəbl ˈwɪrdoʊ/
- Informal
:
raro encantador
- My brother is such a lovable weirdo!
Examples
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Despite being a lovable weirdo, Tom is the heart of our group.
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Everyone in the office adores Max, the lovable weirdo who wears mismatched socks every day.
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She's always been a lovable weirdo with her collection of vintage hats and quirky jokes.
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Everyone loves that lovable weirdo in our class.
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Everyone loves her quirky style; she's such a lovable weirdo.
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The film's main character is a lovable weirdo who dances in the street.
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My friend is a lovable weirdo who collects strange hats and tells funny stories.
Synonyms
244
6.8
A person who is socially awkward and likes unusual hobbies
119
7.0
A person who acts in a strange or unusual way
35
8.8
A person who behaves in a very strange or wild way
21
7.2
A person who acts in a strange way
9
5.9
A person who does not fit in with a group
8
6.1
A person who is clearly different from others and does not fit in
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9.9
A person who behaves very strangely
4
9.9
A person who behaves in a very strange or wild way
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6.0
A person with unusual habits or behavior
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7.0
A person who behaves in an unusual way that others find odd
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6.8
A person who acts in a way people think is strange
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8.3
A funny person who behaves in a bold, unusual way
1
8.6
A person who acts a little strange or different
A shy, awkward person who others like
A person who acts silly in a warm, friendly way that makes others smile
A person who behaves in a strange or unusual way
A person who seems strange to other people
How Endearing
39
3.4
- Informal
1
6.7
- Informal
- Slang
- Offensive
21
7.2
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase's meaning is directly compositional: 'lovable' (evoking affection) modifies 'weirdo' (a quirky person), yielding a person who is odd but endearing. This adjective + noun pattern is a common and predictable composition in English (and in many other languages), so a B1 learner who knows both words will readily understand the expression.
Etymology
The phrase lovable weirdo comes from joining lovable and weirdo to paint a clear picture: imagine someone who wears funny socks or talks to plants but is warm and kind. That's why the phrase means 'a person whose odd behaviour is seen as charming'.