strange
unusual / odd
Adjective
comp: strangersup: strangest
Describes a departure from the expected norm. It carries a sense of mystery or slight discomfort, often suggesting that something is "off" or doesn't fit the established pattern. Unlike "weird," which can imply something supernatural or grotesque, or "unusual," which is more neutral and clinical, "strange" often evokes a feeling of curiosity mixed with apprehension. When used to describe people or places, it shifts from meaning "odd" to meaning "unfamiliar." In this context, it describes the coldness or distance felt when encountering something for the first time, devoid of personal connection.
💬Casual Conversation
🎬Tuesday afternoon, Karen is at a PTA meeting while Eleanor is at home browsing Facebook.
Eleanor Smith
KAREN WHY IS THERE A STRANGE MAN IN YOUR PROFILE PICTURE?
Karen Smith
Omg stop. That's just the new gym owner, I'm totally over this.
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Eleanor's use of caps lock reflects her technological illiteracy and alarm. The word 'strange' is central here as it describes a person who is unfamiliar/unknown to Eleanor, triggering her overbearing nature. Karen's response uses the slang 'totally over this' to express her exasperation with her mother-in-law's interference.