odd fellow

odd fel·low

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [od fel-oh]
- /ɒd ˈfɛl oʊ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [od fel-oh]
- /ɒd ˈfɛl oʊ/

Definitions of odd fellow words

noun odd fellow a member of a social and benevolent society that originated in England in the 18th century. 1
noun odd fellow eccentric man 1
noun odd fellow member: fraternal society 1
noun odd fellow a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, a fraternal and benevolent secret society founded in England in the 18th cent. 0

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Origin of odd fellow

First appearance:

before 1785

One of the 44% newest English words

First recorded in 1785-95

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Parts of speech for Odd fellow

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odd fellow popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for odd fellow

noun odd fellow

oddball — a person or thing that is atypical, bizarre, eccentric, or nonconforming, especially one having beliefs that are unusual but harmless.

Just one Synonym for odd fellow