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Synonyms for quirks

Grammar : Noun
Spell : kwurk
Phonetic Transcription : kwÉœrk

Top 10 synonyms for quirks
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Définition of quirks

Origin :
  • 1560s, "quibble, evasion," of unknown origin, perhaps connected to German quer (see queer (adj.)) via notion of twisting and slanting; but its earliest appearance in western England dialect seems to argue against this source. Perhaps originally a technical term for a twist or flourish in weaving. Sense of "peculiarity" is c.1600.
  • noun oddity of personality, way of doing something
Example sentences :
  • Somebody who knows all the quirks of that road better than I do, lead off.
  • Extract from : « Fred Fenton on the Track » by Allen Chapman
  • A' my days I've heard o' naething but their quirks, for they maistly rookit my grandfaither.
  • Extract from : « Bud » by Neil Munro
  • He knows all the new English rules and cuts, and all sorts of quirks.
  • Extract from : « A Book o' Nine Tales. » by Arlo Bates
  • He was a dwarf, full of comical movements as well as of quips and quirks.
  • Extract from : « A Book of the West. Volume I Devon » by S. Baring-Gould
  • She'll be doubly sure when Kramm reports my gay quips and quirks.
  • Extract from : « The Brightener » by C. N. Williamson
  • Our business is profitable, and I am fast learning the Quirks and Turns of trade.
  • Extract from : « Spinning-Wheel Stories » by Louisa May Alcott
  • Where were his gibes, his playful fancies, his quirks and rare conceits, the droll!
  • Extract from : « Bill the Minder » by W. Heath Robinson
  • Quirk′ish, consisting of quirks; Quirk′y, abounding in quirks.
  • Extract from : « Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 3 of 4: N-R) » by Various
  • Hugh had no heart to resent the quirks and grimaces in Cousin Andrew's smile.
  • Extract from : « The High Heart » by Basil King
  • "If one may call the quirks of fate by the name of hoax," the stranger added.
  • Extract from : « Parrot & Co. » by Harold MacGrath

Antonyms for quirks

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