Oddballs: meaning, definitions and examples
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oddballs
[ ˈɒdbɔːlz ]
group of people
A group of individuals who are different or unconventional in their behavior, appearance, or beliefs.
Synonyms
eccentrics, mavericks, misfits, nonconformists
Examples of usage
- They were considered oddballs by their classmates.
- She always felt like an oddball in the family.
- The oddballs of the office always come up with the most creative ideas.
- Despite being labeled as oddballs, they were highly respected in their community.
- Being an oddball can sometimes be an advantage in a world of conformity.
Translations
Translations of the word "oddballs" in other languages:
🇵🇹 excêntricos
🇮🇳 अजीब लोग
🇩🇪 Exzentriker
🇮🇩 orang aneh
🇺🇦 диваки
🇵🇱 dziwacy
🇯🇵 変わり者
🇫🇷 originaux
🇪🇸 excéntricos
🇹🇷 tuhaf insanlar
🇰🇷 괴짜
🇸🇦 غريبو الأطوار
🇨🇿 podivíni
🇸🇰 podivíni
🇨🇳 怪人
🇸🇮 čudaki
🇮🇸 furðufuglar
🇰🇿 ерекшелер
🇬🇪 უცნაურები
🇦🇿 qəribələr
🇲🇽 excéntricos
Word origin
The term 'oddball' originated in the 1950s in American English. It combines 'odd', meaning strange or unusual, with 'ball', which is slang for a person. The term is often used in a lighthearted or affectionate way to describe someone who is unique or quirky.