odd meaning and definition

ODD adjective

Definition of odd (adjective)

1. not divisible by two
   • synonyms: uneven
   • antonym: even
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"
   • synonyms: curious, funny, peculiar, queer, rum, rummy, singular
5. of the remaining member of a pair, of socks e.g.
   • synonyms: 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"
   • synonyms: left, left over, leftover, remaining, unexpended