Definition of 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.

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  • See more words with the same meaning: mannerisms.

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

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trynna	Definitions include: contraction "trying to".
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