noun
quirk
kwurk
noun
1
An odd or unusual habit, feature, or trait.
"One of his quirks is that he always eats dessert first."
"The old house has plenty of quirks, like a door that only opens halfway."
verb
1
To twist or move suddenly in an unusual way.
"She quirked an eyebrow, unconvinced by his excuse."
How to Use Quirk
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small, unusual habit or feature that sets someone or something apart.
Common pairings
a quirk of fate
personality quirk
quirk an eyebrow
Word Forms
quirked past tense, quirks plural, quirks singular
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One of his _____ is that he always eats dessert first.