oddball

[ˈɒdbɔːl]

oddball Definition

  • 1a person or thing that is different from others and is considered strange or unusual
  • 2a pitch in baseball that is thrown with an unusual grip or motion, making it difficult to hit

Using oddball: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "oddball" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He's a bit of an oddball, always wearing strange clothes and talking to himself.

  • Example

    The new teacher was an oddball who liked to teach using unconventional methods.

  • Example

    The pitcher threw an oddball that completely fooled the batter.

oddball Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with oddball

  • play the oddball

    to behave in a strange or unusual way

    Example

    He's been playing the oddball lately, showing up late to work and wearing mismatched socks.

  • a sense of humor that is unusual or unexpected

    Example

    Her oddball sense of humor often left her friends confused or bewildered.

  • to do something unexpected or unusual

    Example

    The director decided to throw an oddball by casting an unknown actor in the lead role.

📌

Summary: oddball in Brief

An 'oddball' [ˈɒdbɔːl] is a person or thing that is considered strange or unusual. It can refer to people who behave in unconventional ways, such as 'He's a bit of an oddball, always wearing strange clothes and talking to himself.' It can also refer to a pitch in baseball that is difficult to hit, as in 'The pitcher threw an oddball that completely fooled the batter.'