n.
Pronunciation: ' kw ə rk
Function: noun
Etymology: origin unknown
Date: 1565
1 a : an abrupt twist or curve b : a peculiar trait : IDIOSYNCRASY c : ACCIDENT , VAGARY <a quirk of fate>
2 : a groove separating a bead or other molding from adjoining members
– quirk · i · ly \ ' kw ə r-k ə -l ē \ adverb
– quirk · i · ness \ -k ē -n ə s \ noun
– quirk · ish \ ' kw ə r-kish \ adjective
– quirky \ -k ē \ adjective