random 

n. stranger

used by people who have forgotten that an appropriate word already exists, and thereby use "random" as a ridiculous surrogate term.

I asked a couple randoms if they had a lighter.

random by oemane August 20, 2008

random 

An uninvited, but harmless and not unwelcome guest at a party. Unlike a gatecrasher, who spoil parties by drinking your beer, harassing your women and hijacking the turntables, a random blends in well enough to remain undetected until the following day after leaving.

'Who was that bloke in the long white robe with dreads?'
'I dunno, just some random I think...'

random by Geoff Beale February 20, 2005

random 

A person that has no affiliation with you or your friends but beleives that they are welcome. These individuals are usually responible for awkward moments and confusion among large groups of friends where a random would be difficult to identify.

Who was that random fat chick last night?
I though she was with you?

random by triplekinks May 5, 2006

random 

When you say something completely irrevelant to the subject of discussion, do something out of the ordinary, or think of completely different things at one time.

Damn, that was random.

random by SuperSonicX September 18, 2005

random 

well the word random used to be a good word but now because all mindless teens no are sayin the word this word has become meaningless ......it is totally over used .......... stop sayin random.

OmG that like like so totally random !!!
8me8 omg u stupid twat shut the fuck up n stop saying that god forsaked word!!!!

random by samantha foster October 4, 2005

random 

has been used in attempts to describe to laypeople why they never win the lottery.

The lottery administrator made a deal with one of his relatives whom he chose at raondom so they can split the 10 mil. winning purse. Also see probability.

random by Ted Lewis December 28, 2003

random 

A non sequitur.
A statement or phrase that is unrelated to the topic of discussion.

"Okay, that was random."

random by Bob Hu January 8, 2004