odd
Comparative
odder
Superlative
oddest
1
unusual in a way that stands out as different from the expected or typical
- The odd behavior of the stranger, who kept muttering to himself, made the other passengers uneasy.
- She noticed an odd smell coming from the kitchen, but couldn't identify its source.
- His odd choice of conversation topics, discussing ancient aliens at a dinner party, left everyone puzzled.
- The odd markings on the map led the hikers off the beaten path, into unknown territory.
- It was odd for him to be so quiet, as he's usually very talkative.
2
(of a number) not possible to divide evenly by 2
- Five is an odd number, so one chair was left unused.
- Nine is an odd number, so it can't be split into two equal groups.
- Seven is an odd number.
- She has an odd number of pencils in her bag.
- The team had an odd number of players, so one had to sit out.
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3
referring to something that remains or is extra, often in small or insignificant quantities
- After the shopping trip, she had a few odd dollars left in her wallet.
- He found some odd change in his coat pocket after cleaning it out.
- The leftover food from dinner was just some odd scraps that weren't enough to save.
- She had a few odd coins scattered around the table after counting her savings.
- There were some odd pieces of wood left after the furniture was assembled.
4
(of a quantity) slightly more than the specified number, often used to express approximation
- The meeting lasted for 50-odd minutes before everyone started to leave.
- They’ve been married for 10-odd years, but they’re still going strong.
- The town has 200-odd residents, give or take a few.
- He must be 30-odd years old by now, though I haven’t asked in a while.
- It’ll cost you 20-odd dollars for the meal, depending on what you order.
5
not matching or out of place when compared to others
- He showed up wearing odd socks, one red and the other blue.
- The furniture was arranged in an odd pattern, with chairs scattered around the room instead of grouped.
- She had an odd assortment of shoes, each from a different pair.
- She searched the laundry basket for the odd sock to make a pair.
- He wore an odd glove after losing the matching one in the snow.
6
happening rarely or infrequently
- She found odd moments to relax during her busy schedule.
- He makes the odd appearance at family gatherings but stays out of the spotlight.
- The odd mistake happens, but it’s rare.
- You might catch the odd glimpse of wildlife in the park, but it’s uncommon.
- The odd traffic jam can occur, but usually, the road is clear.