of sorts of sorts or of a sort {adj. phr.} Not especially good; not very good; of common quality. Joel was a magician of sorts, and popular at parties. Categories: add yours {adj. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: O Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Comment on this entry