What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
nutter
Example
He's a complete nutter, always talking to himself and wearing strange clothes. [nutter: noun]
Example
She went completely nutter when she saw the spider crawling on her arm. [nutter: adjective]
oddball
Example
He's a bit of an oddball, always wearing mismatched socks and quoting obscure movies. [oddball: noun]
Example
She has some oddball ideas about how to decorate her house, but it's always interesting to see what she comes up with. [oddball: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Oddball is more commonly used than nutter in everyday language, especially in American English. Nutter is less common and may be considered offensive or vulgar in some contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between nutter and oddball?
Neither nutter nor oddball are particularly formal words, and both are more likely to be used in casual or informal settings.
