Quirks: meaning, definitions and examples
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quirks
[ kwəːrk ]
personality trait
Quirks are unique or peculiar behavioral traits that distinguish an individual. They can be considered charming or endearing, adding depth and character to a person's personality.
Synonyms
eccentricity, idiosyncrasy, oddity, peculiarity
Examples of usage
- Her quirky sense of humor always makes me laugh.
- One of his quirks is that he always wears mismatched socks.
- She has a quirk of collecting vintage postcards.
mechanical
In mechanics, quirks refer to small irregularities or defects in a machine or system that can cause unexpected behavior or malfunctions.
Synonyms
abnormality, defect, fault, irregularity
Examples of usage
- The software glitch was due to a quirk in the coding.
Translations
Translations of the word "quirks" in other languages:
🇵🇹 peculiaridades
🇮🇳 अजीब बातें
🇩🇪 Macken
🇮🇩 keanehan
🇺🇦 примхи
🇵🇱 dziwactwa
🇯🇵 癖（くせ）
🇫🇷 bizarreries
🇪🇸 peculiaridades
🇹🇷 tuhaflıklar
🇰🇷 기이한 습관
🇸🇦 غرائب
🇨🇿 výstřednosti
🇸🇰 výstrednosti
🇨🇳 怪癖 (guài pǐ)
🇸🇮 čudnosti
🇮🇸 skringilegir siðir
🇰🇿 ерекшеліктер
🇬🇪 უცნაურობები
🇦🇿 qəribəliklər
🇲🇽 peculiaridades
Etymology
The word 'quirk' originated from Middle English and Old Norse roots, with meanings related to 'a sudden twist or turn' or 'a peculiar behavior.' Over time, the term evolved to encompass both personality traits and mechanical irregularities. Today, 'quirk' is widely used to describe unique characteristics or eccentricities in individuals, objects, or systems.
See also: quirk, quirkiness, quirky.