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.