quirk

🇺🇸 /kwɜːrk/ 🇬🇧 /kwɜːk/
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noun
R

A unique habit or characteristic that is a bit unusual.

One of her quirks is that she always hums while working.

R

An unexpected or surprising event, especially one that occurs by chance.

It was a quirk of fate that brought them together.

verb
R

To raise one side of your mouth or an eyebrow in a sudden, expressive movement.

He quirked an eyebrow in surprise when he heard the news.

translation

n. A unique habit or characteristic that is a bit unusual.; An unexpected or surprising event, especially one that occurs by chance.
v. To raise one side of your mouth or an eyebrow in a sudden, expressive movement.

Word Forms

3rd Present quirks
Past quirked
Perfect quirked
Progressive quirking
Plural quirks