Odies

Odies is a term that may be encountered in English-language writing, but it has no established, single meaning in standard reference works. In real-world use, it is most often a misspelling or informal variant of "Odias," the demonym for residents of the Indian state of Odisha. The correct plural is Odias; the singular is Odia. The adjective form is Odia, and the exonym Odishan is sometimes used in English. Outside of this context, Odies does not have an official definition and may be corrected to avoid ambiguity in formal writing.

In fiction and fan-created contexts, Odies may be used as a proper noun: the name of a fictional people, a species, or a place. Because its meaning is not standardized, each work may assign different traits, cultures, or histories to Odies. When encountering such usage, one should consult the specific text to determine the intended reference.

Other uses: Odies can also appear as a given name or nickname for individuals named Odie; pluralization to Odies occurs in informal writing but is not typical in formal contexts. The Garfield character Odie, for example, is singular, and its plural form would only arise in discussion about multiple dogs named Odie. In summary, Odies lacks a fixed, universal meaning and is handled variably depending on context.