What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
goober
Example
I love snacking on goobers during a movie. [goober: noun]
Example
Don't be such a goober, you forgot your keys again! [goober: slang term for a foolish person]
oddball
Example
He's a bit of an oddball, always wearing mismatched socks. [oddball: noun]
Example
That's an oddball way of doing things, but it seems to work. [oddball: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Oddball is more commonly used than goober in everyday language, and it is also more versatile in its usage.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between goober and oddball?
Neither goober nor oddball are particularly formal words, but goober is more informal and playful in tone, while oddball can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
