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idiosyncratic 

A very large and awesome word that means "strange, peculiar, eccentric."
Wow, look at that idiosyncratic bag of goat meat just lying there. How peculiar.
idiosyncratic by Dawie K June 20, 2006

Idiosyncratic 

Extremely Peculiar. Behavior other than the social norm.
Hannah-Leigh's idiosyncratic behaviors are interpretted by her peers as wierd and unbecoming.
Idiosyncratic by DTJones August 28, 2018

idiosyncrasy 

When someone likes something peculiar or different
An example of an idiosyncrasy would be a Hipster
idiosyncrasy by TSon December 2, 2011

Idiosyncratic Warfare 

An advanced form of hybrid warfare characterized as peculiar, unorthodox and/or unanticipated, and that targets the political will of an adversary.
Idiosyncratic warfare will define conflict in the 21st century; examples include the 9/11 and Mumbai attacks.

Idiosyncrasy 

The occurances of two people saying or thinking the same thing or idea, usually of a idiotic fashion.
Stoner Billy and Stoner Kyle were both sitting on the couch when they both said, "Wow...this couch is really soft." Creating an idiosyncrasy between the two of them which would be their topic of conversation for the rest of the evening.

idiosyncratic rhetoric 

1) The peculiar use of language, not necessarily to persuade or dissuade, but to be perceived as a new way of thinking without actually having to think much about it.

2) Witty use of $10 words.
John: "It is said that we only ask for advice when we already know the answer. That we just ask for it so when it's followed and it fails, we can blame it on the one who gave it."

Stacy: "haha... no pun intended, eh?"

John: "hehe... nah... it's not so much a play on words, as much as it's a play on idiosyncratic rhetoric! lol"