Quirk

Pronunciation

• RP IPA: /kwɜːk/
• Rhymes: -ɜː(r)k

Origin

First attested in the 1540s. Of uncertain origin.

Full definition of quirk

Noun

1. an idiosyncrasy; a slight glitch, mannerism; something unusual about the manner or style of something or someoneThe car steers cleanly, but the gearshift has a few quirks.
2. (architecture) An acute angle dividing a molding; a groove that runs lengthwise between the upper part of a moulding and a soffit
3. (archaic) A quibble, evasion, or subterfuge.

Derived terms

• quirky

Verb

1. (ambitransitive) To move with a wry jerk.He quirked an eyebrow.The corners of her mouth quirked.