What does QUIRK mean?

Quirk

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A peculiar behavior or habit; an idiosyncrasy.

Pronunciation (US): /kwərk/

Pronunciation (UK): /kwɜːk/

Origin and Usage: The word "quirk" originated in the late 16th century from the Middle Low German word "quirk" meaning a sudden turn. It was first used in English to describe an architectural feature, but soon came to mean a peculiar behavior or habit. It is commonly used today to describe an unusual or unexpected behavior or characteristic of a person or thing.

Synonyms: Eccentricity, oddity, peculiarity, quirkiness, idiosyncrasy

Related Words: Quail, quake, queen, quick, quiet

Example Sentences:

• Her quirk of always wearing mismatched socks was endearing.
• One of his many quirks was his habit of talking to himself.
• The quirk in the new software caused the program to crash unexpectedly.