1. Hard to understand: Difficult to understand because of not being fully or clearly expressed.
2. Indistinct: Not able to be seen or heard distinctly.
3. Unimportant or unknown: not important or well-known.
4. Known to few people: Unknown to most people, e.g. because of being hidden or remote.
5. Dim: dark, shadowy, or clouded.
1. An obscure passage in the manuscript.
2. Its outlines are obscure, but the object seems roughly cigar-shaped.
3. An obscure portrait painter.
4. An obscure object.
5. An obscure corner of the hall.
by Jafje March 31, 2007
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.
by Here's Your Definition December 01, 2015
A commonly used word in the dictionary of the Hipster.
Used to define something that 'you wouldn't understand' or 'probably never heard of'.
Used to define something that 'you wouldn't understand' or 'probably never heard of'.
Hipster: "Have you heard the new Peter Bjorn and John album?"
Friend: "Who?"
Hipster: "Figures. It's pretty obscure."
Friend: "Who?"
Hipster: "Figures. It's pretty obscure."
by CellaraDoora February 25, 2011
by non sussy crewmate February 23, 2021
One who willfully hides information, especially to prevent others from attaining knowledge or wisdom; also, tending to obscure, pertaining to the act of obscuring.
"Why are you being such an obscurant!"
by Luddz June 05, 2015
by Doomerzan September 30, 2020
a z-list celebrity. someone who's only claim to fame is having appeared on a reality tv show or other no-brain entertainment.
by papers June 07, 2007