PECULIAR

[pʰə̥ˈkʰj̊uːljʊə] ► audio Scrabble 12 Words With Friends 16

Scrabble letter values: P3E1C3U1L1I1A1R1 = 12

Definition

  1. adjective beyond or deviating from the usual or expected. — synonyms: curious, funny, odd, queer, rum, rummy, singular
  2. adjective unique or specific to a person or thing or category. — synonyms: particular(a), peculiar(a), special(a)
  3. adjective markedly different from the usual.
  4. adjective characteristic of one only. — synonyms: peculiar(a)

Examples

  • “a curious hybrid accent”
  • “her speech has a funny twang”
  • “they have some funny ideas about war”

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