QUIRK


Meaning of QUIRK in English

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

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.