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Oddball

usgb/ˈɑːdbɔːl/Volume
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Informal Use

Odious hooter is aN informal term and is often friendly or humorous rather than rude.

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That guy is such an oddball, always cracking jokes at odd times!
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Neutral Tone

Being an oddball doesn't always mean negative; it can simply highlight uniqueness.

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She's known as the class oddball for her creative thinking.
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Not Insulting

Be careful not to use 'oddball' as an insult; it's usually lighthearted.

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He's a bit of an oddball with his quirky hobbies.
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