quirky
Americanadjective
Usage
What does quirky mean? Quirky describes something that has or is full of quirks, which are odd or unusual qualities.Usually, a person is described as quirky when they behave in a way or have qualities that are unique to them or that set them apart from others. Things are described as quirky when they have odd qualities. A quirky house, for example, might be painted fluorescent colors or have an odd shape.Examples:
- Because Janet dyes her hair bright green and wears roller skates more than shoes, people think of her as quirky.
- The painting’s irregular shapes and vivid colors give it a quirky feel.
Other Word Forms
- quirkily adverb
- quirkiness noun
Etymology
Origin of quirky
Example Sentences
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His writing covers major workplace shifts, like hybrid schedules and diversity, equity and inclusion, as well as the quirky side of work.
The Scottish duo, who are considered serious medal contenders in this event, cut relaxed figures inside the quirky, partially-wooden Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium in Italy, which was built for the 1956 Games.
From BBC
Storage Café included a quirky data point echoing its company’s business focus, self-storage facilities.
From MarketWatch
Rose, a first-time author and mother of two, first met Morvan when she interviewed him for the quirky paper — now in its fourth revival.
From Los Angeles Times
Highgrove, a quirky and characterful house in Gloucestershire, that seems allergic to straight lines, has become a living laboratory for his organic gardening and farming techniques.
From BBC
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