quirk

Meanings

• noun

  A peculiar or irregular trait, characteristic, or behavior.

  - "The dog had a quirk of tilting its head when listening."
  - "His quirks made him endearing to his colleagues."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with quirk
irk , perk , work

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Homophones

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1. quark (Physics) : A subatomic particle
   

2. quilt () : A sewn coverlet
   

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Variants

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quirk , quirkish , quirks , quirked , quirking

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Forms

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quirks, had a quirk, has a quirk

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'a twist or turn' in the 15th century.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'quirk' is derived from the Old English word 'cwic,' which means 'a twist or turn'.

2. Quirks are often considered charming or endearing, but they can also be a source of frustration or confusion.

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Related Concepts

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1. idiosyncrasy: A peculiarity or characteristic that is peculiar to an individual.

2. tic: A sudden, involuntary, and repetitive contraction of muscles, often resulting in a noticeable twitch or movement.

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Culture

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Quirks have been depicted in various forms of art and literature, such as the eccentricities of characters in novels or the quirks of famous historical figures.

How to Memorize "quirk"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person or animal with an unusual trait or behavior.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'quirk' with the image of a unique characteristic.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word as 'Quickly Understand Irregular Quirks'.

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