quirk

quirk · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A peculiar behavioral trait or habit.

  2. 2.

    A strange or unexpected twist or turn.

Forms

plural: quirks

Related words

See also: eccentricity, habit, oddity, peculiarity
Synonyms: idiosyncrasy, oddity, peculiarity

Etymology

Origin uncertain, possibly from German Quark ("nonsense") or related to queer. First recorded in the 16th century.