quirk
4 synonyms for quirk, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — An odd or unusual habit, feature, or trait.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
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How to use quirk
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a quirk of fate
personality quirk
quirk an eyebrow
Etymology
First recorded in the 1540s, its origin is uncertain. It may come from Middle English *querk, which traces to Old Norse kverk, meaning “a bend or angle, especially below a cross-beam or below the chin, the bight of an axe”, also “throat, gullet”, itself from Proto-Germanic *kwerkō (“throat, gullet”), from Proto-Indo-Eu...
Full origin of quirk →Frequently asked questions
What does “quirk” mean?
The word “quirk” means an odd or unusual habit, feature, or trait. In plain terms, a small, unusual habit or feature that sets someone or something apart.
How do you pronounce “quirk”?
“Quirk” is pronounced kwurk (/kwɝk/ in IPA).
How do you use “quirk” in a sentence?
Here is “quirk” used in a sentence: “One of his quirks is that he always eats dessert first.”
What part of speech is “quirk”?
Depending on how it is used, “quirk” can be a noun and a verb.
How many meanings does “quirk” have?
“Quirk” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an odd or unusual habit, feature, or trait.
