oddball

noun

odd·​ball ˈäd-ˌbȯl How to pronounce oddball (audio)
: one that is eccentric
oddball adjective

Examples of oddball in a Sentence

He used to be a real oddball back in high school. she's known as the office oddball
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Same goes with the rest of Arlen, a textured and quietly diverse ecosystem of suburbanites, oddballs, immigrants, and whatever sad-sack category Bill Dauterive fits into. Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 25 July 2025 The friends' adventures take them deeper into their ever-eccentric community of Table Town, where animals and magical oddballs navigate life, school, relationships, and the quirks of their offbeat and loveable universe. Devonne Goode, Parents, 24 July 2025 Whatever its story may be, this oddball, ketchup-laden condiment is a point of pride for our small town. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 14 May 2025 And unlike the oddball carbon-fiber hatchback that was once known by that name, the next-generation electric i3 is set to be an out-and-out sedan. New Atlas, 6 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for oddball

Word History

First Known Use

1948, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of oddball was in 1948

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“Oddball.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oddball. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.

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oddball

noun
odd·​ball -ˌbȯl How to pronounce oddball (audio)
: a person who behaves strangely

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