quirk (kwɜːk
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Definitions
noun
- an individual peculiarity of character; mannerism or foible
- an unexpected twist or turn ⇒
a quirk of fate
- a continuous groove in an architectural moulding
- a flourish, as in handwriting
Alternative Forms
ˈquirky adjective ˈquirkily adverb ˈquirkiness nounWord Origin
C16: of unknown originSynonyms
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peculiarity,
eccentricity,
mannerism,
foible,
idiosyncrasy,
habit,
fancy,
characteristic,
trait,
whim,
oddity,
caprice,
fetish,
aberration,
kink,
vagary,
singularity,
idée fixe,
Usage examples
When he came away from the phone there was a whimsical quirk to his eyebrows.
, The Quest for K (1986)This, however, is a quirk of regulation rather than a true market incentive.
Business Today (2002)Poll quirk favours Family First Milne in deals of trouble Voting deals threaten Milne
The Mercury, Sunday Tasmanian (2004)What if by some strange quirk , you were democratically re-appointed to the House.
Independent (1998)Let us also look at how a quirk in the tax rules brought about a new type of bond in the United States.
, Principles of Corporate Finance (1991)