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单词 oddballs
释义

oddball

noun

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

Synonyms

  • character
  • codger
  • crack
  • crackbrain
  • crackpot
  • crank
  • eccentric
  • flake
  • fruitcake
  • head case
  • kook
  • nut
  • nutcase
  • nutter [British slang]
  • oddity
  • original
  • quiz
  • screwball
  • weirdo
  • zany
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Example Sentences

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

First Known Use

1948, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

oddball

noun

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

oddballs

noun

plural of oddball
as in eccentrics
a person of odd or whimsical habits she's known as the office oddball

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • eccentrics
  • nuts
  • weirdos
  • characters
  • screwballs
  • kooks
  • mavericks
  • originals
  • crackpots
  • rarities
  • cranks
  • bohemians
  • oddities
  • zanies
  • freaks
  • nutcases
  • nutters
  • codgers
  • flakes
  • fruitcakes
  • odd ducks
  • quizzes
  • nonconformists
  • head cases
  • cracks
  • crackbrains
  • geezers
  • coots
  • pieces of work
  • curios
  • quixotes
  • fantasts
  • fantasticoes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • sheep
  • conformists
  • followers
  • conformers
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