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Italian

strambo

/ˈstram.bo/adjectiveC1
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Meaning

weird, odd

  • unusual, eccentric, or bizarre in behaviour, appearance, or thought

In a sentence

Il nuovo vicino ha delle abitudini davvero strambe.

The new neighbour has really weird habits.

Non capisco perché tiri fuori sempre teorie così strambe.

I don't understand why you always bring up such bizarre theories.

Era un tipo strambo, ma simpatico a tutti.

He was an odd fellow, but liked by everyone.

Word forms (4)
WordWord forms
strambomasculine · singular
strambafeminine · singular
strambimasculine · plural
strambefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Slightly stronger and more expressive than 'strano', implying bizarre eccentricity.
  • Follows regular four-form adjective endings (-o, -a, -i, -e).

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