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odd duck

noun

Definitions

  1. An unusual person, especially one with an idiosyncratic personality or peculiar…

    An unusual person, especially one with an idiosyncratic personality or peculiar behavioral characteristics.

    • This lad Kelley is an odd duck in many ways. . . . Unlike most college youngsters, he has no hobbies.
    • If you are a married woman over 45 and are thinking of taking a plunge into the job market bear in mind that you won't be an odd duck in the employment pool.

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