quirky
pronunciation
How to pronounce quirky in British English:
UK ['kwɜ:kɪ]
How to pronounce quirky in American English:
US ['kwɜkɪ]
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- Adjective:
- informal terms; strikingly unconventional
Word Origin
- quirky (adj.)
- 1806, "shifty," from quirk + -y (2). Sense of "idiosyncratic" first recorded 1960. Related: Quirkily; quirkiness.
Example
- 1. How did ykk come to dominate this quirky corner of industry ?
- 2. Clients sometimes demand quirky services .
- 3. He meets a quirky girl who loves drawing pictures of sheep on test papers .
- 4. So here 's my quirky list : best beach reading ever .
- 5. Each person with their own charming personality , unique interests and quirky ways .