: 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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In Season 1, eight years after an unforgivable mistake nukes his promising college football career, hotshot quarterback Russ Holliday (Powell) tries to resurrect his dreams by disguising himself as Chad Powers — a talented oddball who walks on to the struggling South Georgia Catfish.
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Denise Petski, Deadline, 5 Mar. 2026
The Sun Belt is the only real exception, having now defined itself as FBS’ actual Southeastern conference, partly by losing its former oddballs like Idaho and New Mexico State.
—Jason Kirk, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Jack and Rose are oddballs, neither fitting into their respective societal slots.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 12 Feb. 2026
As will anyone who isn’t a total oddball.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 6 Feb. 2026
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Denise Petski, Deadline, 5 Mar. 2026
The Sun Belt is the only real exception, having now defined itself as FBS’ actual Southeastern conference, partly by losing its former oddballs like Idaho and New Mexico State.
—Jason Kirk, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Jack and Rose are oddballs, neither fitting into their respective societal slots.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 12 Feb. 2026
As will anyone who isn’t a total oddball.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 6 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for oddball
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“Oddball.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oddball. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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oddball
noun
odd·ball
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: a person who behaves strangely
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