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oddball

/ɒdbɔːl/ noun · British & US
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What does oddball mean?

noun

A person or thing that is unusual or unexpected; an eccentric or unconventional person.

Example

"The artist's use of bright colors and abstract shapes made her paintings oddballs in the art world."

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