crotchet
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- noun
- /ˈkrɒtʃɪt/
- Archaic
- He has a peculiar crotchet about only wearing blue socks, which surprises his friends.
Examples
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His insistence on only wearing blue ties was just another crotchet of his.
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She had a crotchet about eating dinner exactly at six o’clock every day.
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The old man's crotchets often amused the children in the village.
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What a quirky crotchet to have!
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He has a strange crotchet about wearing mismatched socks.
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Her latest crotchet involves collecting vintage teacups from different countries.
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He often shares his crotchets with the group, like his obsession with rare stamps.
Synonyms
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An unusual habit or trait that makes a person different
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An unusual habit or idea someone has
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An unusual habit, quality, or way of thinking
A strange, unrealistic idea that seems silly to most people
A very strange thought or plan that seems extreme
Antonyms
How Odd
Surface Forms
Etymology
Crotchet originally comes from the French crochet, 'little hook', and a helpful way to remember the sense 'odd idea' is to think of a small 'hook' that catches and holds a strange habit or fancy in your mind.