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oddball
This term carries a lighthearted, often affectionate connotation, suggesting a harmless eccentricity rather than a disturbing or pathological strangeness. It is primarily used in informal registers to describe someone whose quirks make them unique or amusing, contrasting with words like "weirdo," which can be more derogatory or judgmental.
When used as an adjective, it describes a specific style of unconventionality that is often seen as creative or whimsical. It is frequently applied to tastes in art, humor, or fashion to indicate a deliberate departure from the norm without implying a lack of social competence.
Meanings
Examples
He was always a bit of an oddball in high school.
Stop acting like such an oddball and just wear a normal tie.
She has some oddball theories about how the universe began.
I guess I am just an oddball who enjoys reading manuals for fun.
The detective noticed the suspect had several oddball habits.
Maybe being an oddball is the only way to stay creative.
They are a couple of oddballs who live in a house made of glass.
That is a pretty oddball choice for a first date.