Odd duck Meaning in English
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التعريف
An 'odd duck' is someone who behaves or thinks in an unusual or unique way and is considered different from others.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
Informal and often friendly or affectionate; not rude, but can sound playful or slightly teasing. Used for people who stand out due to their quirks. Similar to 'quirky' or 'eccentric', but 'odd duck' has a lighter, less serious tone. Common in American English.
جمل نموذجية
My uncle is an odd duck who collects old radios.
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Jenny is an odd duck because she talks to her plants every day.
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Our teacher is an odd duck, but we like her stories.
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You’ll love Mark—he’s an odd duck, but in the best way!
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I’ve always been an odd duck in my family, and I’m okay with that.
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He’s a bit of an odd duck—he wears shorts in winter and eats cereal for dinner.
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