Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
act-strangely
phrase
ˈakt ˈstrān(j)lē
Definition
To behave in a manner that is unusual or abnormal.
Examples
- After staying up all night, she began to act strangely, forgetting simple tasks.
- His friends noticed he would act strangely whenever he was around a large crowd.
- When the cat started to act strangely, the owner took her to the vet for a checkup.
Meaning
The phrase ‘act strangely’ indicates a departure from typical behavior, often eliciting confusion or curiosity from others.
Synonyms
- behave oddly
- act unusually
- behave erratically
- act bizarrely
