Outlandish Definition & Meaning

outlandish
adjective
  1. conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual; "restaurants of bizarre design--one like a hat, another like a rabbit"; "famed for his eccentric spelling"; "a freakish combination of styles"; "his off-the-wall antics"; "the outlandish clothes of teenagers"; "outre and affected stage antics"

"Outlandish" in song lyrics

See how outlandish is used in real songs:

  • "Kind of like Pluto because I never planet, I'm outlandish"
    7L & Esoteric f/ Jawn P, Raydar Ellis — Boston Garden Rap
  • "too wonderful for me outlandish"
    The Cross Movement — Human Superstar
  • "Red-handed, it's outlandish"
    Prince Paul f/ Del, Dove (De La Soul) — The Projects (PJays)

Usage tips for "outlandish"

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