odd (adj.)

  1. not divisible by two

    [ Syn: uneven ]

  2. not easily explained; it is odd that his name is never mentioned'

  3. an indefinite quantity more than that specified; invited 30-odd guests'

  4. beyond or deviating from the usual or expected; a curious hybrid accent; her speech has a funny twang; they have some funny ideas about war; had an odd name; the peculiar aromatic odor of cloves; something definitely queer about this town; what a rum fellow; singular behavior

    [ Syn: curious , funny , peculiar , queer , rum , rummy , singular ]

  5. of the remaining member of a pair, of socks e.g.

    [ Syn: unmatched , unmated , unpaired ]

  6. not used up; leftover meatloaf; she had a little money left over so she went to a movie; some odd dollars left; saved the remaining sandwiches for supper; unexpended provisions

    [ Syn: leftover , left over , left , remaining , unexpended ]

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