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quirk

The correct spelling is quirk.

How to pronounce quirk

/kwɜːk/
noun

IPA: /kwɜːk/

Say it like: Kwi-rk

The correct spelling is quirk. An idiosyncrasy; a slight glitch, mannerism; something unusual about the manner or style of something or someone For example: "The car steers cleanly, but the gearshift has a few quirks."

Usage Examples

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

He quirked an eyebrow.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.An idiosyncrasy; a slight glitch, mannerism; something unusual about the manner or style of something or someone
  2. 2.An acute angle dividing a molding; a groove that runs lengthwise between the upper part of a moulding and a soffit
  3. 3.A quibble, evasion, or subterfuge.

verb

  1. 1.To move with a wry jerk.
  2. 2.To furnish with a quirk or channel.
  3. 3.To use verbal tricks or quibbles

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