baduhenna

/bæˈduːhɛnə/

Definitions

1. noun

a rare or obsolete word, possibly of African or Afro-Caribbean origin, used to describe a unique or unusual person.

“The artist’s unusual style and behavior made her a true baduhenna in the art world.”

2. adjective

describing something or someone that is unique, unusual, or unconventional.

“The baduhenna fashion designer’s latest collection was a hit at the fashion show.”

3. verb

to describe or characterize someone or something as unique, unusual, or unconventional.

“The music critic baduhennad the new artist’s genre-bending sound.”

Synonyms

  • enigma
  • recluse

Antonyms

  • conformist
  • norm