Quirk: meaning, definitions and examples
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quirk
[ kwษหrk ]
personality trait
A peculiar aspect of a person's character or behavior; an idiosyncrasy.
Synonyms
eccentricity, oddity, peculiarity.
Examples of usage
- He had a quirk of always wearing mismatched socks.
- Her quirk was that she always had to have her food arranged in a certain way on her plate.
literature
An unexpected twist or turn in a story or plot that deviates from the norm.
Synonyms
quirkiness, twist, unexpected element.
Examples of usage
- The novel had a clever quirk that left readers surprised.
- The movie's quirk in the ending made it unforgettable.
Translations
Translations of the word "quirk" in other languages:
๐ต๐น peculiaridade
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคเฅเคฌ เคเคฆเคค
๐ฉ๐ช Eigenart
๐ฎ๐ฉ keanehan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะธะผั ะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ dziwactwo
๐ฏ๐ต ็ (kuse)
๐ซ๐ท bizarrerie
๐ช๐ธ rareza
๐น๐ท tuhaflฤฑk
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ณ๋ ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุบุฑุงุจุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ zvlรกลกtnost
๐ธ๐ฐ zvlรกลกtnosลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๆช็ (guร ipว)
๐ธ๐ฎ ฤudnost
๐ฎ๐ธ sรฉrviska
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะตัะตะบัะตะปัะบ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแกแแแฃแแ แแแฃแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qษribษlik
๐ฒ๐ฝ rareza
Etymology
The word 'quirk' originated from Middle English in the late 15th century, derived from the Old English word 'cwirc', meaning 'a sudden turn or twist'. Over time, it evolved to refer to peculiar behaviors or characteristics in individuals. The term has since been widely used in literature to describe unexpected plot twists or deviations from the norm, adding depth and interest to storytelling.
See also: quirkiness, quirks, quirky.