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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

There’s one enjoyably oddball visual when Passenger Man disrupts a cozy projector-and-canopy movie night in the forest and suddenly the faces of Gregory Peck and Audrey Hepburn are on trees everywhere as mayhem ensues.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 22, 2026

Reynie did, but he had always been alone in this, had always been considered an oddball.

From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart




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