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strange way

[/streɪndʒ weɪ/]
noun phrasepl: strange ways
forma estranha; jeito estranho
1. An unusual, peculiar, or unexpected manner of doing something or behaving
He has a strange way of speaking that makes everyone listen carefully.
Ele tem uma forma estranha de falar que faz todos o escutarem com atenção.
2. A curious or odd method or approach to something
She has a strange way of organizing her files that only she understands.
Ela tem um jeito estranho de organizar seus arquivos que apenas ela compreende.
NYC Slang
wild way; weird vibe
Synonyms
odd waypeculiar mannerunusual methodcurious approachweird way
Antonyms
normal waycommon mannerusual methodconventional approachordinary way

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
forma estranha; jeito estranho
Most commonly used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
forma estranha; um jeito meio esquisito
May use 'esquisito' for emphasis
Rio de Janeiro
jeito estranho; forma meio doida
Colloquial usage with 'doida' for emphasis
Portugal
forma estranha; maneira estranha
Preference for 'maneira' over 'jeito' in formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

in a strange way
strange ways of the world
work in mysterious ways
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