oddbod

Noun

odd bod (plural odd bods)

1. (UK, slang) A temporary crew member who joins a mission with an established crew.
   • Oh I know: you're the odd bod. Of course, that's it, you're the odd bod.2001, Norman Hampson, Not Really what You'd Call a War, →ISBN, page 111
2. (UK, informal) An eccentric; weirdo.
   • No doubt people sniggered at her. They thought of her as an odd bod. She was an odd bod.1996, Stevie Davies, Four Dreamers and Emily, page 76

   Synonyms:

   kook

3. Something that is different from others in the same category; odd one out.
   • CSLA is an odd bod. It is important, but it seems to be difficult and different.1988, School Libraries in Canada - Volumes 9-11, page 7
4. Someone who lacks a partner or team.
   • "That's right," I replied. "An odd bod at the moment, a crewless skipper."1991, Ronnie Waite, Death Or Decoration, page 75