What does the cryptic crossword clue "Touching your ears is old idiosyncrasy (4)" mean?

The definition is "Touching your ears". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). O (abbreviation="old") + TIC (synonym="idiosyncrasy") = OTIC; definition: "Touching your ears" The answer is OTIC.

Touching your ears is old idiosyncrasy (4)

Independent Cryptic #10919 | 17 Across | 2021-10-11 flower

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