sound peculiar
Frequency: 7.018.9 per million words
Describes making a strange or unusual noise.
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Examples (10)
- The old clock's chime began to sound a little peculiar after it was repaired.
- Her explanation might sound peculiar, but it makes sense when you consider the context.
- The music coming from the abandoned house sounded very peculiar in the dead of night.
- If your car engine starts to sound peculiar, you should get it checked immediately.
- His accent makes certain words sound quite peculiar to a native speaker.
- Does this recipe sound peculiar to you, or is it just me?
- The whole situation sounds incredibly peculiar; I don't know what to believe.
- I heard a noise that sounded peculiar, almost like a human whisper in the wind.
- To someone unfamiliar with the local dialect, the phrases might sound a bit peculiar.
- Even after adjusting the settings, the television still sounded peculiar.