quirk

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Translations 1.3.2 Derived terms

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

First attested in the 1540s. Of uncertain origin.

[edit] Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /kwɜːk/, SAMPA: /kw3:k/
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• Rhymes: -ɜː(r)k

[edit] Noun

quirk (plural quirks)

1. an idiosyncrasy; a slight glitch, mannerism; something unusual about the manner or style of something or someone

   The 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

[edit] Translations

[edit] Derived terms

• quirky