oddball

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odd·ball | \ ˈäd-ˌbȯl

Definition of oddball

: one that is eccentric

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He used to be a real oddball back in high school. she's known as the office oddball

Recent Examples on the Web Magical creatures and an oddball order of guardians who have lost their way. — Erik Kain, Forbes, 1 June 2021 The easygoing star, 44, reminisced about the early days of his career -- including an oddball show in Birmingham -- during a recent interview with Rob Stone and Holly Hutton, hosts of the Rob + Holly Show on Audacy Radio Stations. — Mary Colurso | Mcolurso@al.com, al, 28 May 2021 Nevertheless, there remains an oddball, edge-of-the-world charm. — Jordan Kisner, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2021 These were more oddball lots for which Diageo needed to find a suitable home. — Tony Sachs, Robb Report, 24 May 2021 Thanks to the pandemic, it's been another oddball tax season. — Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 11 May 2021 There seems to be no shortage of oddball attractions for officials to highlight, especially in the far-flung towns outside Omaha and Lincoln where relatively few visitors go. — Jim Carlton, WSJ, 7 May 2021 The oddball sport involves moving up and down steep-sided slot canyons using a variety of methods, including climbing, crawling and rappelling. — Edmund Vallance, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2021 There’s no wit, no surprises, no oddball supporting characters played by slumming name stars. — BostonGlobe.com, 6 May 2021

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