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Oddity Definition & Meaning

oddity
noun
  1. eccentricity that is not easily explained
  2. a strange attitude or habit
  3. something unusual -- perhaps worthy of collecting

"Oddity" in song lyrics

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  • "But too often end up property, institutionalized now the world becomes an oddity"
    Bless 1 f/ Infini — A Place in the Sun
  • "I'm an Oddity."
    Insane Clown Posse — The Oddities
  • "The hottest cultural move in the planet into an oddity"
    Jimmy P. — Nuisance

Usage tips for "oddity"

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Frequently asked questions

What does oddity mean?
eccentricity that is not easily explained a strange attitude or habit something unusual -- perhaps worthy of collecting
What part of speech is oddity?
Oddity is a noun.
How many definitions does oddity have?
Oddity has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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