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Meaning of quirk

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

quirk

Pronunciation:/kwɜːk/

noun

Definitions

  1. An idiosyncrasy; a slight glitch, mannerism; something unusual about the manner or style of something or someone

    Example: The car steers cleanly, but the gearshift has a few quirks.

  2. An acute angle dividing a molding; a groove that runs lengthwise between the upper part of a moulding and a soffit

  3. A quibble, evasion, or subterfuge.

verb

Definitions

  1. To move with a wry jerk.

    Example: He quirked an eyebrow.

  2. To furnish with a quirk or channel.

  3. To use verbal tricks or quibbles