rando

Definitions

1. An arbitrary person with whom one has no shared social connection.
   colloquial, derogatory, mildly
2. A person going to a party without being invited.
   colloquial, derogatory, mildly
3. Anything selected at random.
   colloquial

Equivalents

Examples

“I accidentally took some rando's luggage from the airport carousel.”

“The very idea that a bunch of randos on the internet could create⟳ a better encyclopedia than a team of professionals was mildly ludicrous, and yet the project went on, […].”

“You don't have⟳ to go finding randos to battle!”

““[mockingly]: "Be a hero, Peanut Hamper. The needs of many, Peanut Hamper." Kill⟳ yourself for a bunch of randos you met three hours ago, Peanut Hamper! It was my first day. They expect⟳ me to sacrifice myself on day one? No way! Ugh! I hate⟳ Starfleet. What about the needs of the me?””

““We gathered all the people that love⟳ you into this one room. And then when we saw⟳ all the empty chairs, we decided to drag⟳ some randos in off the street to fill⟳ them!” [drum plays rim shot] [laughter] “So many illustrious guests here on the dais tonight. And also Colin Robinson.” [rim shot] [laughter] “He got me, I got got.””

CEFR level