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oddballs

 

[ ˈɒdbɔːlz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,355, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.