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obscurism

The practice of peppering daily life with obscure references (forgotten films, dead TV stars, unpopular book, defunct countries, etc.) as a subliminal means of showcasing one's education and one's wish to disassociate from the world of mass culture.

Jill has become such a master in obscurism that no one even knows what she's talking about anymore.

by Here's Your Definition March 7, 2016