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Definition of an idiotsyncrasy

idiotsyncrasy

noun

  • strange personal mannerism. Etymology: from the words idiot and idiosyncrasy.
    Yeah, he's scratching in public again. It's just one of his idiotsyncrasies.

    Last edited on Dec 23 1997. Submitted by Louie Elko from Beloit, WI, USA on Dec 23 1997.

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