Definition of obscure

obscure

adjective

• bizarre, absurd, mind-blowing

  It was obscure as hell when the police officer wiped the corners of his mouth and then sniffed his fingers.

  Keith: Hey Zach, this potato chip looks like Mick Jagger.
  
  Zach: Wow, Keith, that's obscure.

  Last edited on Apr 16 2011. Submitted by A. R. from Columbus, OH, USA on Jul 23 2004.

• unexpected.

  My cat likes to sleep in obscure places.

  Last edited on Apr 16 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Apr 16 2011.

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