oddball

noun
UK: /ˈɒdbɔːl/
US: /ˈɑːdbɔːl/

  1. A strange or unusual person.

    1. He's a bit of an oddball, but I like him.
    2. The professor was known as an oddball, but his students admired his unconventional approach to teaching and his passion.

Synonyms

eccentric weirdo character nonconformist maverick unconventional strange peculiar unusual quirky
oddball adjective

  1. Differing from what is normal or expected; strange or eccentric.

    1. He has some oddball ideas.
    2. The film featured an oddball group of characters whose quirky interactions made it an unexpected success with audiences.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "oddball" is /ˈɒdbɔːl/ in British English and /ˈɑːdbɔːl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "oddball": eccentric, weirdo, character, nonconformist, maverick, unconventional, strange, peculiar, unusual, quirky.

Example usage of "oddball": "He's a bit of an oddball, but I like him.". More examples on the page.