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Definition

To experience or perceive something bizarre or fantastic.

To behave or occur in a confusing or unexpected manner.

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Origins

From the anthology television series The Twilight Zone, first aired in 1959, whose name was inspired by the astrophysical sense.

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In Context

  • "Then a gnome like white haired lady, bent like a human question mark, lurched toward me and asked if I was the mailman. [...] I was Twilight Zoning."
  • "The service is likely from a bad twilight zone episode. [...] I did get what I required but I had to ask lots of questions as the communication was Twilight Zoning often."