1 B2 idiomatic slang
To make someone feel strange, unsettled, or uncomfortable due to odd behavior or circumstances.
"His constant staring really weirded me out at the party."
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weird out
B2 slang separable transitive
To make someone feel uncomfortable, unsettled, or disturbed because something seems strange.
In plain English
To make someone feel a little scared or uncomfortable because something is very strange.
What does "weird out" mean?
2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
2 C1 idiomatic slang
To become noticeably strange in behavior; to act in an unsettling way (intransitive).
"He totally weirded out when he found out his old classmates were at the same restaurant."
inseparable
Usage tip
Common in informal American English, especially among younger speakers. Often used in the passive: 'I was weirded out by...'. Not typically used in formal writing.
Words that pair with "weird out"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
vibe behavior dream comment situation silence
How to conjugate "weird out"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
weird out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
weirds out
he/she/it
Past simple
weirded out
yesterday
Past participle
weirded out
have + pp
-ing form
weirding out
continuous
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