Associations to the word «Quirk»

Wiktionary

QUIRK, noun. An idiosyncrasy; a slight glitch, mannerism; something unusual about the manner or style of something or someone
QUIRK, noun. (architecture) An acute angle dividing a molding; a groove that runs lengthwise between the upper part of a moulding and a soffit
QUIRK, noun. (archaic) A quibble, evasion, or subterfuge.
QUIRK, verb. (ambitransitive) To move with a wry jerk.
QUIRK, proper noun. A surname​.

Dictionary definition

QUIRK, noun. A strange attitude or habit.
QUIRK, noun. A narrow groove beside a beading.
QUIRK, verb. Twist or curve abruptly; "She quirked her head in a peculiar way".

Wise words

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Aldous Huxley