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quirk

quirk [ kwurk ] (plural quirks)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. odd event: a strange and unexpected turn of events
a strange quirk of fate

2. odd mannerism: a peculiar habit, mannerism, or aspect of somebody's character

3. curved shape: a curved shape, pattern, or decoration, e.g. a flourish in handwriting

4. architecture groove: a continuous groove running along a molding or separating a molding from adjoining members

[Mid-16th century. < ?]

quirk·i·ly adverb
quirk·i·ness noun
quirk·y adjective
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