different strokes

English

Etymology

Appeared in general use by 1970. Possibly originally from the song “Everyday People” by “Sly & The Family Stone”

Noun

different strokes pl (plural only)

1. Different touches.
2. Different styles adapted to a specific situation.

   Different strokes for different folks.

Phrase

different strokes

1. Ellipsis of different strokes for different folks.