outré
[ oo-trey ]
/ uˈtreɪ /
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adjective
passing the bounds of what is usual or considered proper; unconventional; bizarre.
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Origin of outré
First recorded in 1715–25; from French, past participle of outrer “to push beyond bounds” (see outrage)
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outré
/ (ˈuːtreɪ) /
adjective
deviating from what is usual or proper
Word Origin for outré
C18: from French past participle of outrer to pass beyond
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