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Quirk /kwɜːk/

The meaning and definition of Quirk, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. An idiosyncrasy; a slight glitch, mannerism; something unusual about the manner or style of something or someone
    “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
verb
  1. To move with a wry jerk.
    “He quirked an eyebrow.”
  2. To furnish with a quirk or channel.

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