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Quirk

noun
/kwɜːrk/

Meaning

a peculiar behavioral habit; an unexpected turn or twist
A peculiar or unusual behavior, habit, or feature.

Example Sentences

Her quirk of always wearing mismatched socks made her unique.

One of his quirks is humming while he works.

Example Expressions

quirk of fate

Synonyms

peculiarity, idiosyncrasy, trait, habit, eccentricity, oddity, mannerism
Entry 1
peculiarity, idiosyncrasy, trait, habit
Entry 2
peculiarity, eccentricity, oddity, mannerism, trait

Antonyms

normalcy, conformity, regularity, predictability, normality
Entry 1
normalcy, conformity, regularity, predictability
Entry 2
normality, regularity

Collocations

personal quirk, strange quirk, little quirk, quirk of fate, personality quirk
Entry 1
personal quirk, strange quirk, little quirk
Entry 2
quirk of fate, strange quirk, personality quirk, little quirk

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