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oddball

[od-bawl] / ˈɒdˌbɔl /
ADJECTIVE
eccentric
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Isaac Butler analyzes Pattinson’s evolution from teen heartthrob to oddball star.

From Slate ● Sep. 30, 2026

Their quirky, endearing moments and oddball chemistry often patch over — or at least divert us from — the contrivances and bits of filler in Rachel Hirons’ busy script.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026

British actor Tim Curry, who famously commanded attention as the seductive mad scientist Dr. Frank-N-Furter in cult classic oddball musical “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” has died.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026

After years of feeling like an oddball, Dean was pleased to be surrounded by kindred spirits: “All the people were the weird kids in their old school, right?”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026

I’ve always been the oddball and have never felt accepted.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers




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