different strokes
English
editEtymology
editAppeared in general use by 1970. Possibly originally from the song “Everyday People” by “Sly & The Family Stone”
Noun
editdifferent strokes pl (plural only)
- Different touches.
- Different styles adapted to a specific situation.
- Different strokes for different folks.
Phrase
edit- A shortened version of different strokes for different folks