Oddball

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /ˈɑːdËŒbÉ”l/

Origin

From odd + ball?

Full definition of oddball

Noun

1. An eccentric or unusual person.
• 1989, Maris Soule, Storybook Hero, "She's different, mister. A real oddball, if you know what I mean. But your little girl would love her. All kids love the Doll Lady."

Adjective

1. Exotic, not mainstream, such as an oddball word or an oddball computer program.
• 1984, Steven K. Roberts, The Complete Guide to Microsystem Management, An oddball word processor, for example, might never be supported by such helpful tools as spelling checkers, indexing programs, footnote utilities,...