Understand it figuratively, not literally; it describes an unclear identity or category.

Metaphorical Meaning

Use when something combines elements of different things but belongs to none.

Hybrid Situations

It's not about fish or birds; it's about things that don't fit typical categories.

Stresses an entity's lack of alignment with common sides in a discussion or conflict.

Especially relevant when two groups are opposed and a third party is unaligned.

Underline impartiality when someone or something should not take sides.