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OUTRE

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does outre mean? 

OUTRE (adjective)
  The adjective OUTRE has 1 sense:

1. conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusualplay

  Familiarity information: OUTRE used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


OUTRE (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual

Synonyms:

bizarre; eccentric; flakey; flaky; freakish; freaky; gonzo; off-the-wall; outlandish; outre

Context example:

outre and affected stage antics

Similar:

unconventional (not conventional or conformist)


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