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View usage for: (kwɜːʳk) Word forms: plural quirks1. countable noun [adjective NOUN]A quirk is something unusual or interesting that happens by chance. It was almost a quirk of fate he and Foy should have been in charge. [+ of] The spate of storms and hurricanes in recent years could be a statistical quirk. 2. countable nounA quirk is a habit or aspect of a person's character which is odd or unusual. Brown was fascinated by people's quirks and foibles. More Synonyms of quirk (kwɜːk) noun1. an individual peculiarity of character; mannerism or foible 2. an unexpected twist or turn a quirk of fate 3. a continuous groove in an architectural moulding 4. a flourish, as in handwriting Derived forms quirky (ˈquirky) adjective quirkily (ˈquirkily) adverb quirkiness (ˈquirkiness) noun Word origin C16: of unknown origin quirk in American English (kwɜrk) noun1. a. a sudden twist, turn, or stroke a quirk of fortune 2. an evasion, subterfuge, or quibble 3. a peculiarity, peculiar trait, or mannerism 4. Rare a clever turn of speech; sally; quip 5. Architecture a groove running lengthwise in a molding verb transitive6. Architecture to form with quirks Derived forms quirkily (ˈquirkily) adverb quirkiness (ˈquirkiness) noun quirky (ˈquirky) adjectiveWord forms: ˈquirkier or ˈquirkiest Examples of 'quirk' in a sentencequirk Word lists withquirk architectural featuresBritish English: quirk NOUN A quirk is something unusual or interesting that happens by chance. By a quirk of fate, the pair have been drawn to meet in the first round of the championship. - American English: quirk
- Brazilian Portuguese: peculiaridade
- Chinese: > 怪事偶然发生的
- European Spanish: peculiaridad
- French: bizarrerie
- German: Marotte
- Italian: stranezza
- Japanese: 巡り合わせ
- Korean: 기이한 일
- European Portuguese: peculiaridade
- Latin American Spanish: peculiaridad
Chinese translation of 'quirk' n (c) - (= idiosyncrasy)
怪癖 (guàipǐ) (个(個), gè) - (= chance event)
异(異)常的事 (yìcháng de shì) (件, jiàn) a quirk of fate 命运(運)难(難)料 (mìngyùn nán liào)
Definition an unexpected twist or turn a tantalising quirk of fate Definition a peculiarity of character the quirks and foibles of people in everyday situations Additional synonymsDefinition a sudden change from what is normal, accurate, or correct The incident was not just an aberration, not just a single incident. Synonyms anomaly, exception, defect, abnormality, inconsistency, deviation, quirk, peculiarity, divergence, departure, irregularity, incongruity, aberrancy Definition a sudden change of attitude or behaviour Dash had always been indulged in every caprice. Synonyms whim, notion, impulse, freak, fad, quirk, vagary, whimsy, humour, fancy, fickleness, inconstancy, fitfulness, changeableness Definition a distinguishing feature or quality Genes determine the characteristics of every living thing. Synonyms feature, mark, quality, property, attribute, faculty, trait, quirk, peculiarity, idiosyncrasy- quintessence
- quintessential
- quip
- quirk
- quirky
- quisling
- quit
Additional synonymsDefinition an unconventional or odd habit or act We all have our little eccentricities. Synonyms foible, anomaly, abnormality, quirk, oddity, aberration, peculiarity, idiosyncrasyDefinition a sudden or irrational liking for a person or thing His interest was just a passing fancy. Synonyms whim, thought, idea, desire, urge, notion, humour, impulse, inclination, capriceDefinition a slight peculiarity or minor weakness human foibles and weaknesses Synonyms idiosyncrasy, failing, fault, weakness, defect, quirk, imperfection, peculiarity, weak point, infirmitySynonyms whim, turn, fancy, twist, humour, folly, fad, quirk, caprice, vagary, whimsy, irregularity, crotchet Definition a tendency to act in a particular way He has an endearing habit of licking his lips. Synonyms mannerism, custom, way, practice, manner, characteristic, tendency, quirk, propensity, foible, proclivity (formal) Definition a personal peculiarity of mind, habit, or behaviour One of his idiosyncrasies was to wear orange gloves. Synonyms peculiarity, habit, characteristic, foible, quirk, eccentricity, oddity, mannerism, affectation, trick, singularity, personal trait Definition a flaw or quirk in someone's personality What kink did he have in his character? Synonyms quirk, eccentricity, foible, idiosyncrasy, whim, fetish, vagary, singularity, crotchet Definition a distinctive and individual gesture or way of speaking Her mannerisms are those of a preoccupied academic. Synonyms habit, characteristic, trait, quirk, peculiarity, foible, idiosyncrasyDefinition a peculiar characteristic the oddities of the Welsh legal system Synonyms irregularity, phenomenon, anomaly, freak, abnormality, rarity, quirk, eccentricity, kink, peculiarity, idiosyncrasy, singularity, unorthodoxy, unconventionality his abrupt, turbulent style and the singularity of his appearance Synonyms oddity, abnormality, eccentricity, peculiarity, strangeness, idiosyncrasy, irregularity, particularity, oddness, queerness, extraordinariness, curiousness Additional synonymsDefinition a characteristic feature or quality of a person or thing Creativity is a human trait. Synonyms characteristic, feature, quality, attribute, quirk, peculiarity, mannerism, idiosyncrasy, lineament If only she could alter this personality twist. Synonyms trait, fault, defect, peculiarity, bent, characteristic, flaw, deviation, quirk, eccentricity, oddity, aberration, imperfection, kink, foible, idiosyncrasy, proclivity (formal), crotchet Definition an unpredictable change in a situation or in someone's behaviour a coat as a provision against the vagaries of the weatherprotection against operational vagaries Synonyms whim, caprice, unpredictability, sport, urge, fancy, notion, humour, impulse, quirk, conceit (archaic), whimsy, crotchet, sudden notion, megrim (archaic) Definition a sudden, passing, and often fanciful idea We decided, more or less on a whim, to sail to Morocco. Synonyms impulse, sudden notion, caprice, fancy, sport, urge, notion, humour, freak, craze, fad (informal), quirk, conceit (archaic), vagary, whimsy, passing thought, crotchet |