odd fellow
Definition
Noun: - An eccentric or peculiar person: Someone whose behavior, appearance, or ideas are strange, unconventional, or markedly different from others, making them stand out within a group.
Usage
The term "odd fellow" is used to describe a person perceived as strange or quirky. It often carries a tone of mild amusement or affectionate observation rather than harsh criticism, though context determines the exact nuance. It is typically used in informal contexts.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- "The odd fellow out": A playful variation on "the odd one out," used to specifically highlight a person who is different within a set or group.
- At the formal gala, in his Hawaiian shirt, he was certainly the odd fellow out.
Variants and Related Words
- Oddball (n): A more common modern synonym for an eccentric person.
- She's a lovable oddball with a unique perspective on everything.
- Eccentric (n): A more formal term for a person with unconventional and slightly strange habits or opinions.
Synonyms
- Eccentric
- Oddball
- Character (informal)
- Weirdo (more informal, can be pejorative)
Related Idioms
- A square peg in a round hole: Someone who does not fit into a particular situation or group.
- As a poet in a boardroom of accountants, he felt like a square peg in a round hole.
- March to the beat of one's own drum: To behave in a way that is not conventional or like others.
- She's always marched to the beat of her own drum, a true odd fellow in the best way.
Noun
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someone regarded as eccentric or crazy and standing out from a group
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