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   quirk

   /kwəːk/

   noun

   • 1. a peculiar aspect of a person's character or behaviour: "they accepted her attitude as one of her little quirks" Similar idiosyncrasypeculiarityoddityeccentricityfoiblewhimwhimsynotionconceitvagarycapricefancykinkcrotchetmannerismhabitcharacteristictraitfeatureobsessionfadidée fixeinformal:hang-upthingrare:singularity
   • ▪ a strange chance occurrence: "a strange quirk of fate had led her to working for Nathan" Similar chanceflukefreakanomalyunusual occurrenceturnpeculiar turn of eventstwisttwist of fate
   • ▪ a sudden twist, turn, or curve: "wry humour put a slight quirk in his mouth"
   • 2. an acute hollow between convex or other mouldings.

   verb

   • 1. (with reference to a person's mouth or eyebrow) move or twist suddenly, especially to express surprise or amusement: "his lips quirked disbelievingly"

   Word Origin early 16th century (as a verb): of unknown origin. The early sense of the noun was ‘subtle verbal twist, quibble’, later ‘unexpected twist’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. quirkish adjective

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   What does Quirk mean?

   • The sense of quirk meaning “a peculiarity of action or behavior” refers to a twist of sorts as well, insofar as our quirks often flip others’ expectations of us, perhaps even causing them to quirk their eyebrows now and again. In a surprising twist, quirk began to be used as a verb meaning “to curve or twist” in the late 1800s.

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   What does strangequirk mean?

   • an unusualhabitor partof someone's personality, or something that is strangeand unexpected: You have to get used to other people's quirks and foibles. There is a quirk in the rulesthat allowsyou to investmoneywithout payingtax. Bysome strangequirk/Byan oddquirk of fate(= unexpectedly), we endedup on the same train.

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   What is a quirk of fate?

   • 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. 4 meanings: 1. an individual peculiarity of character; mannerism or foible 2. an unexpected twist or turn 3. a continuous.... Click for more definitions.

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   Is 'Quirk' a verb or a noun in the given sentence?

   • It is not correctly used in that sentence at all 'Quirk' is a noun; it means an odd eccentricity. (He has this strange quirk; he sucks his teeth when he's trying not to laugh) Wern Lyn is quite right, I expect, about what the person means... I'm quite certain that 'quirk' is not a verb.

   What does 'quirk' mean in the sentence, 'his mouth quirked

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   What is a statistical quirk?

   • A quirk is something unusual or interesting that happens by chance. The spate of storms and hurricanes in recent years could be a statistical quirk. A 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. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.

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   Where did Quirk come from?

   • Not its etymological origins, mind you—no one knows whence quirk came—but the twists and turns of its meanings across the centuries. The oldest known use of quirk dates to the mid-1500s, and referred to a clever verbal dodge of the kind one might use to turn the tables on someone in an argument or debate.

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   an unusual habit or part of someone's personality, or something that is strange and unexpected: You have to get used to other people's quirks and foibles. There is a quirk in the rules that allows you to invest money without paying tax.

   • English (US)

     an unusual habit or type of behavior, or something that is...

   • Quirky

     QUIRKY definition: 1. unusual in an attractive and...

   • Traditional

     QUIRK translate: 怪癖；古怪之處. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Simplified

     QUIRK translate: 怪癖；古怪之处. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

     noun [ C ] uk / kwɜːk / us. Add to word list Add to word...

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   a. : an abrupt twist or curve. b. : a peculiar trait : idiosyncrasy. c. : accident, vagary. a quirk of fate. 2. : a groove separating a bead or other molding from adjoining members.

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   1. 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.

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   an unusual habit or type of behavior, or something that is strange and unexpected: a personality quirk.

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   Quirk definition: a peculiarity of action, behavior, or personality; mannerism. See examples of QUIRK used in a sentence.

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   A quirk is a unique, odd, and sometimes charming trait that makes a person stand out from the crowd. Country comedian Minnie Pearl was known for her quirk of wearing a $1.98 price tag dangling from her hat.

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   noun [ C ] uk / kwɜːk / us. Add to word list Add to word list. a strange habit: My aunt has a few odd quirks. quirky. adjective. strange: a quirky sense of humour. Idioms. quirk of fate. (Definition of quirk from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of quirk. in Chinese (Traditional) 怪癖, 古怪之處… See more.