bizarro

Definition

Alternative form of bizarre.

Etymology

Variant of bizarre, equivalent to bizarre + -o; see that entry for more information. In the sense of “logical inverse”, derived via the comic book character Bizarro, an inverted version of Superman from a planet where “good” means “bad” and so on, and further popularized by "The Bizarro Jerry", a 1996 episode of the sitcom Seinfeld.

Example Sentences

• ""So you found a cow?" Alison mocked his discovery. "That's bizarro, you know.""
• ""Man," Hesketh said, "that's bizarro. One second they're there, and the next nothing."
• "In some alternate, bizarro universe, there was probably a bizarro Kirsten who was totally awesome. Bizarro Kirsten gave bizarro Dillie and bizarro Liza awesome makeovers and awesome advice and let them stay up after hours eating awesome snacks and watching awesome late-night TV."