Phrase guide

odd one out

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Something or someone in a group that is different or exceptional, that does not fit.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: odd man out

2

noun

Meaning 2

A visual puzzle where the guesser has to choose which word, picture or symbol, etc. does not fit with the others.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

16 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: intrus — misfit
  • Hungarian: kakukktojás — misfit
  • Italian: intruso — misfit
  • Italian: eccentrico — misfit
  • Japanese: 仲間外れ (nakama hazure) — misfit
  • Māori: tauhara — misfit
  • Polish: niepasujący element — misfit
  • Swedish: udda fågel — misfit
  • Swedish: katt bland hermelinerna — misfit
  • French: intrus — puzzle
  • Hungarian: kakukktojás — puzzle
  • Italian: trova l'intruso — puzzle
  • Japanese: 仲間外れ (nakama hazure) — puzzle
  • Polish: intruz — puzzle
  • Swedish: en ska bort — puzzle
  • Swedish: vilken ska bort? — puzzle