Quirk
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kwɜːk/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Quirk is a noun meaning An idiosyncrasy; a slight glitch, a mannerism; something unusual about the manner or style of something or someone.
Meaning
An idiosyncrasy; a slight glitch, a mannerism; something unusual about the manner or style of something or someone.
More Meanings
- (architecture) An acute angle dividing a molding; a groove that runs lengthwise between the upper part of a molding and a soffit.
- (ambitransitive) To (cause to) move with a wry jerk.
- (transitive, architecture) To furnish with a quirk or channel.
- To alter in a unique and unusual way.
- (intransitive, archaic) To use verbal tricks or quibbles.
- Alternative form of querk.
- (archaic) A quibble, evasion, or subterfuge.
Example Sentences
He quirked an eyebrow.
He quirked his lips playfully.
The corners of her mouth quirked.
The car steers cleanly, but the gearshift has a few quirks.
Word Forms
- quirks
- quirking
- quirked
Synonyms for quirk
Depending on context, synonyms include foible, oddity, crotchet, quirkiness, queerness.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include oddity, queerness, crotchet, eccentricity, caprice, whim.
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