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Rarequirk
The correct spelling is quirk.
How to pronounce quirk
/kwɜːk/
nounIPA: /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.An idiosyncrasy; a slight glitch, mannerism; something unusual about the manner or style of something or someone
- 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
- 1.To move with a wry jerk.
- 2.To furnish with a quirk or channel.
- 3.To use verbal tricks or quibbles
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