bizzarro

adjective

biz·​zar·​ro
bə̇tˈsä(ˌ)rō
: whimsical
used as a direction in music

Word History

Etymology

Italian

First Known Use

circa 1829, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bizzarro was circa 1829

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“Bizzarro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bizzarro. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

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