rando

Just some guy

A rando is a random person—someone unknown, unimportant, or appearing unexpectedly: Some rando just walked into the party.

The word is casual and often dismissive, suggesting the person has no connection to the speaker or situation: Why is this rando commenting on my post?

stranger

unknown

Not yet discovered

outsider · newcomer · interloper · gatecrasher · lurker · uninvited · faceless · nameless · unidentified · unfamiliar

internet

troll

Deliberate online antagonist

follower · DM · bot · anon · lurker · poster · handle · avatar · username · profile

casual

whatever

Expression of apathy

miscellaneous · unspecified · generic · nondescript · ordinary · unremarkable · forgettable · interchangeable · disposable · throwaway

encounter

hookup

Casual sexual encounter

  • flingForceful toss, or tryst
  • swipeQuick sliding motion
  • matchGame between opponents

meetup · bar · club · party · situationship · ghosting · awkward · fleeting · brief · chance

Opposites
social relationship/familiarity

randofriend

Non-kin mutual bond

close friend · bestie · best friend · BFF · loved one

intentionality/selection

randoinvitee

One asked to attend

guest · chosen one · selectee · appointee · nominee

social status/importance

randoVIP

Notable, for short

somebody · celebrity · big shot · notable · public figure

Phrases
Family

random, randomly, randomness, randomized, randomize, nonrandom, randomization, randomizing, randomizes

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G