idiosyncrasy

When someone likes something peculiar or different

An example of an idiosyncrasy would be a Hipster

by TSon December 2, 2011

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.

by Ben F. Campbell June 6, 2007

idiosyncrasy

an abnormal physical reaction by an individual to a food or drug.

The term "idiosyncrasy" typically refers to a personal habit or quirk, not a medical reaction. However, there are some related terms you could use:

Hypersensitivity: This describes an abnormal sensitivity to a substance, including food or drugs.
Adverse reaction: This is a more general term for any negative response to a substance.
Idiosyncratic reaction: This combines the idea of an individual reaction ("idiosyncratic") with the general concept of a response ("reaction"). It's not as common as hypersensitivity, but it conveys the same meaning.
Here's an example sentence using "hypersensitivity":

John suffered from a peanut hypersensitivity, causing him to break out in hives whenever he ate peanuts.

by Arminkshipper July 19, 2024

Idiosyncratic

A word used to describe a person who doesn't fit in, or doesn't abide by social norms. The adjective is more positive than neutral, so idiosyncrasies in a person is a good thing.

She was an idiosyncratic girl, who really stood out from the crowd.

by Eilonwy winter September 20, 2016

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.

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.

by DTJones August 28, 2018

idiotsyncracy

Any method or procedure
based in ritual or dogma
that continues by force of momentum
beyond the limits of common sense,
excepting personal, faith-based sacraments, of course.

The idiotsyncracy of democracy
evolved solutions to its own travesties...
the 'square deal, square meal' plan, for example.

by Healing Practitioner17b July 21, 2009