General
quenk
What does quenk mean?
An annoying or irritating individual (from the name of a wild peccary/pig that roots around noisily).
"That quenk keep pestering me all day."
Origin
Trinidad & Tobago; from the collared peccary ('quenk').
Frequently asked questions
What does quenk mean?
In Trinidad it's an insult for an annoying, irritating, or pestering person.
Where does the word quenk come from?
It comes from the name of the quenk, a wild collared peccary (pig) native to Trinidad known for noisily rooting around.
Is quenk rude?
It's a mild insult — dismissive and unflattering, but not vulgar.
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