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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

Kalshi’s latest oddball ad takes a more explanatory approach than its recent spots, explicitly distinguishing prediction markets from traditional sportsbooks.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026

The ongoing explosion of revival screenings in Los Angeles is an opportunity not just to revisit accepted classics, but also to give a spotlight to undersung oddball picks deserving of broader attention.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026

But I had a striking sense that if I’d had a son, he would, at the core, be a lot like this brainy, combative oddball sitting in a musty apartment in a small Idaho town.

From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz


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