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- Dictionaryquirky/ˈkwəːki/
adjective
- 1. having or characterized by peculiar or unexpected traits or aspects: "her sense of humour was decidedly quirky"
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The meaning of QUIRKY is having many quirks : unusual in especially an interesting or appealing way. How to use quirky in a sentence.
unusual in an attractive and interesting way: He was tall and had a quirky, off-beat sense of humour. Synonyms. offbeat. way-out old-fashioned informal. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. unusual That's an unusual name - where does it come from? uncommon It's not uncommon (= it is common) for people to become ill when they travel.
Quirky describes something that has or is full of quirks, which are odd or unusual qualities. Usually, a person is described as quirky when they behave in a way or have qualities that are unique to them or that set them apart from others.
adjective. us / ˈkwɝː.ki / uk / ˈkwɜː.ki /. Add to word list. unusual in an attractive and interesting way: He was tall and had a quirky, off-beat sense of humor. Synonyms. offbeat. way-out old-fashioned informal. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples.
Something or someone that is quirky is rather odd or unpredictable in their appearance, character, or behaviour. We've developed a reputation for being quite quirky and original. Synonyms: odd, unusual, eccentric, idiosyncratic More Synonyms of quirky. quirkiness uncountable noun.
Quirky is often used to describe people, but it can also refer to things that seem to possess an unexpected and unconventional element, like a quirky strategy or a quirky idea. Definitions of quirky. adjective. informal terms; strikingly unconventional. synonyms: far-out, kinky, offbeat, way-out. unconventional. not conventional or conformist.
1. A peculiarity of behavior; an idiosyncrasy: "Every man had his own quirks and twists" (Harriet Beecher Stowe). 2. An unpredictable or unaccountable act or event; a vagary: a quirk of fate. 3. A sudden sharp turn or twist: a quirk of the head. 4. Architecture A lengthwise groove on a molding between the convex upper part and the soffit. 5.
Synonyms for QUIRKY: bizarre, funny, strange, weird, odd, curious, peculiar, erratic; Antonyms of QUIRKY: normal, typical, ordinary, usual, standard, average, prosaic, garden.
What does the word quirky mean? There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the word quirky. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. This word is used in Scottish English. See meaning & use. How common is the word quirky? About 0.5 occurrences per million words in modern written English. See frequency.
QUIRKY meaning: unusual especially in an interesting or appealing way.
