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francentric

\fran-sen-trik\ adj Entomology deriving from eccentric (adj) and Francino (n)name; a peculiar man of New York Italian Ancestry further exacerbated by German influence and likely high blood pressure. 1: deviating further from an established eccentric of unusually intricate pattern or style <a francentric 900 piece bookshelf.>a process quality lending itself to excessive intricacy , gross over complication often leading to cost overrun and long delay to completion of final product. ex While a random an simple 'typical' job may involve 1 day duration and $100 in cost; and an eccentric job 3 days and $500; a 'francentric ' job will require 2 years of planning take 1 year to complete and cost in excess of $10,000.
2. deviating from unconventional or tolerated usage or conduct especially in freakishly odd or whimsical ways <a francentric display led to 5 arrests> ex A francentric discussion involves yelling, facial color flushing, forehead artery protrusion, flailing about of arms, head and desk smacking, poking and more yelling.

His francentric behavior led to amusement and resolution of the problem.
The francentric deck is useful and unique.

by cfran January 15, 2026