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Definition of Quirk

Quirk
Quirk Quirk, n. [Written also querk.] [Cf W. chwiori to turn briskly, or E. queer.] 1. A sudden turn; a starting from the point or line; hence, an artful evasion or subterfuge; a shift; a quibble; as, the quirks of a pettifogger. ``Some quirk or . . . evasion.' --Spenser. We ground the justification of our nonconformity on dark subtilties and intricate quirks. --Barrow. 2. A fit or turn; a short paroxysm; a caprice. [Obs.] ``Quirks of joy and grief.' --Shak. 3. A smart retort; a quibble; a shallow conceit. Some odd quirks and remnants of wit. --Shak. 4. An irregular air; as, light quirks of music. --Pope. 5. (Building) A piece of ground taken out of any regular ground plot or floor, so as to make a court, yard, etc.; -- sometimes written quink. --Gwilt. 6. (Arch.) A small channel, deeply recessed in proportion to its width, used to insulate and give relief to a convex rounded molding. Quirk molding, a bead between two quirks.

Meaning of Quirk from wikipedia

- Look up quirk or quirky in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Quirk or Quirks is having unconventional beliefs or manner, for example mispronouncing, in-jokes...
- John Quirk may refer to: John Quirk (bishop) (1849–1924), Anglican bishop John Quirk (politician) (1870–1938), Australian politician John Quirk (footballer)...
- Quirk 1993, p. 337. Quirk 1993, p. 339. Quirk 1993, p. 300; Coltman 2003, p. 176. Bourne 1986, p. 125; Quirk 1993, p. 300. Bourne 1986, p. 233; Quirk...
- Sebastian Anthony Quirk (born 5 December 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays for Accrington Stanley, as a midfielder. Quirk began his career...
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- without a "quirk" to call his own, Izuku nevertheless grew up with aspirations to become a superhero in his own right. In this universe, quirks are what...
- Daniel Michael Quirk (July 19, 1982 – May 28, 2005) was an American professional wrestler, known by his ring name Spider, who competed in several Northeastern...
- Graham Michael Quirk (born c. 1958) is a former Australian politician who served as the 16th Lord Mayor of Brisbane. From 2008 until 2011, he was Deputy...
- Moira Quirk is an English actress and comedian. As an audiobook narrator, she has won four Audie Awards. Quirk received an honours degree in English and...
- James Patrick Quirk (/ˈkwɜːrk/; born October 22, 1954) is an American former professional baseball player and coach. He pla**** as a catcher in Major League...