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Strange, unfriendly idler ousted, unexpectedly (5)

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funny

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(Other definitions for funny that I've seen before include "Strange; comic" , "Droll -- suspicious" , "Comical" , "Hilarious" , "Strange; humorous" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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