odd fellow

Thân thiện

An odd fellow in a tweed suit feeds pigeons in the park.

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.

Học thuật

Noun

1. someone regarded as eccentric or crazy and standing out from a group

Từ đồng nghĩa

• kook
• odd fish
• queer bird
• queer duck
• odd man out