What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
oddball
Example
He's always been an oddball, wearing mismatched clothes and speaking in riddles. [oddball: noun]
Example
The party had some oddball decorations, like a giant paper mache unicorn. [oddball: adjective]
weirdo
Example
I don't want to hang out with him, he's a total weirdo. [weirdo: noun]
Example
She has a weirdo laugh that makes everyone uncomfortable. [weirdo: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Weirdo is more commonly used than oddball in everyday language, but both words are informal and not appropriate for formal contexts.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between oddball and weirdo?
Neither oddball nor weirdo are appropriate for formal contexts. However, oddball is generally more acceptable and less offensive than weirdo.
