odd fish
Definition
Noun: - An eccentric or peculiar person: "odd fish" refers to an individual whose behavior, appearance, or ideas are strange, unconventional, or markedly different from others, making them stand out in a group.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Everyone in the village considered the old inventor a bit of an odd fish.
- He's a harmless odd fish, always collecting strange rocks and talking to himself.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in a mildly humorous or affectionate way, implying peculiarity without severe judgment. It is more colorful than simply saying "eccentric person."
- We love our uncle, even if he is a bit of an odd fish.
Variants and Related Words
- Oddball (n): a person whose behavior is strange or eccentric. (Very similar in meaning and usage to "odd fish.")
- Eccentric (n): a person of unconventional and slightly strange views or behavior.
Synonyms
- Eccentric
- Oddball
- Character (informal)
- Weirdo (more informal and potentially derogatory)
Related Idioms
- A queer fish: This is a British English variant with the same meaning as "odd fish."
- He's a bit of a queer fish, but he's very kind.
Noun
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someone regarded as eccentric or crazy and standing out from a group
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