Quirk

Pronunciation: /ˈkwɜːrk/

Quirk (noun)

  1. a strange or unusual habit or way of behaving that is unique to someone.
  2. an unexpected or surprising change in a situation or story.
  3. a small, decorative detail in a building's design.

Examples

  • She has a quirk of tapping her foot while thinking.
  • His quirk of collecting old maps is fascinating.

Common collocations: develop a quirk, unique quirk, quirk of fate, quirk in the plot, unexpected quirk

Synonyms of Quirk

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Quirk

  • describing typical behavior