Crotchet — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈkrä-chət/ crotch·et

Meaning & Definition of Crotchet

Crotchet (noun)

  1. a small hook or hooked instrument
  2. brooch
  3. a highly individual and usually eccentric opinion or preference

Crotchet (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. an odd or peculiar habit

    "her one crotchet is a fondness for eating cookies while soaking in the tub"

    similar: curiosity, eccentricity, erraticism, idiosyncrasy, individualism, kink, mannerism, oddity, peculiarity, quiddity, quip, quirk, singularity, tic, trick, twist
    related: affectation, airs, attribute, characteristic, mark, property, trait, custom, habit, pattern, practice, way, wont, addiction, abnormality, neuroticism, perversion, weirdness, disposition, genius, leaning, partiality, bent, inclination, penchant, predilection, predisposition, proclivity, propensity, tendency, turn, attitude, character, humor, identity, individuality, nature, personality, temperament
    near: conformity, sameness

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Crotchet

The most common words with a similar meaning to Crotchet:

curiosity, eccentricity, erraticism, idiosyncrasy, individualism, kink, mannerism, oddity, peculiarity, quiddity, quip, quirk, singularity, tic, trick, twist

Related Words for Crotchet

affectation, airs, attribute, characteristic, mark, property, trait, custom, habit, pattern, practice, way, wont, addiction, abnormality, neuroticism, perversion, weirdness, disposition, genius, leaning, partiality, bent, inclination, penchant, predilection, predisposition, proclivity, propensity, tendency

Near Antonyms of Crotchet

conformity, sameness

Origin & Etymology of Crotchet

Middle English crochet, from Anglo-French crochet, croket crocket

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Crotchet

What does "Crotchet" mean?

"Crotchet" means a small hook or hooked instrument. As a noun, it is defined as: a small hook or hooked instrument.

What is another word for "Crotchet"?

Other words for "Crotchet" include curiosity, eccentricity, erraticism, idiosyncrasy, individualism, kink, mannerism and oddity. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Crotchet" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Crotchet"?

There are 55 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Crotchet". Common alternatives include curiosity, eccentricity, erraticism, idiosyncrasy, individualism, kink, mannerism, oddity, peculiarity and quiddity.

How do you use "Crotchet" in a sentence?

Examples of "Crotchet" in a sentence: "her one crotchet is a fondness for eating cookies while soaking in the tub".

Is "Crotchet" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Crotchet" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Crotchet"?

"Crotchet" is pronounced /ˈkrä-chət/ and divided into syllables as crotch·et.

What is the origin of the word "Crotchet"?

"Crotchet" comes from Middle English crochet, from Anglo-French crochet, croket crocket. First known use: 14th century.

What is another word for "Crotchet" meaning "an odd or peculiar habit"?

When "Crotchet" (noun) means an odd or peculiar habit, synonyms include curiosity, eccentricity, erraticism, idiosyncrasy, individualism and kink.