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quirky

/ˈkwɜːr.ki/
quir · ky
Adverb:quirkily
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• adjective

1

Characterized by peculiar, unexpected, or unconventional traits, often in an appealing or endearing way.

Example

"The indie film quickly gained a loyal following for its quirky sense of humor and eccentric characters."

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• Rhymes for quirky

• Nearby Words

quirk
quirkily
quirkiness
quirky
quisqualis
quit
quite

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 17th century from the noun quirk ('a sudden twist, turn, or peculiarity of behavior'), a word of uncertain origin, combined with the adjectival suffix -y.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Quirky. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/quirky
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