eccentric conduct
[ɪkˈsentrɪk ˈkɒndʌkt]
noun phrasepl: eccentric conducts
conduta excêntrica
1. behavior that is unusual, unconventional, and deviates significantly from social norms or expected standards
His eccentric conduct of wearing mismatched socks and painting his house purple surprised the entire neighborhood.
Sua conduta excêntrica de usar meias despareadas e pintar sua casa de roxo surpreendeu todo o bairro.
2. unconventional or peculiar actions that deviate from the center or norm of acceptable behavior
The professor's eccentric conduct during lectures, such as standing on his head, made him memorable to his students.
A conduta excêntrica do professor durante as aulas, como ficar de ponta-cabeça, o tornou memorável para seus alunos.
In both Brazilian and American cultures, eccentric conduct is often viewed with a spectrum of reactions ranging from admiration for individualism to mild social disapproval. In Brazil, there's often more tolerance for individualistic expression, while in the US, particularly in NYC, eccentricity is sometimes celebrated as authenticity. The term can be neutral, positive, or slightly derogatory depending on context and tone.
NYC Slang
crazy antics, off-the-wall behavior, wacky conduct
Related Idioms & Phrases
march to the beat of one's own drum
out there
a few cards short of a full deck
not playing with a full deck
one sandwich short of a picnic
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