odd bod
The term "odd bod" is primarily used in British English to describe someone or something that stands out due to peculiar or unconventional traits.
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Definition
B2Social
(informal, british)A person who is considered unusual or eccentric.
Example
- Everyone in the office thinks Tim is a bit of an odd bod because of his unique fashion sense.
B2Social
(informal, british)Someone who behaves in a peculiar or unconventional manner.
Example
- She’s an odd bod, always talking to her plants as if they can understand her.
C1Military
(slang, british)A temporary crew member who joins a mission with an established team.
Example
- The squadron was joined by an odd bod for the special mission.
B2General
(informal, british)Something that is different from others in the same category.
Example
- In a room full of modern furniture, the antique chair was an odd bod.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "odd bod":
odd manodd and curiousodds and bodsodd lotodds and sodsodd one outodd jobould fella