quirk
noun
a peculiarity of action, behavior, or personality; mannerism.
Example Sentences
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“I think it would be foolish not to keep focused on the British quirkiness and personality that resonates through the Paul Smith brand,” Venters said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 21, 2026
"It's the history, the quirkiness, the layout of the arena, how close the spectators are. It's everything," says Crucible MC Rob Walker, a coiled spring each April.
From BBC ● Apr. 20, 2026
Someone described Minneapolis the other day has having the inclusivity and quirkiness of San Francisco, but with the attitude of the Bronx — a fearsome combination.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 15, 2026
When I was assigned to photograph Michael Koman and Greg Daniels, the creators of “The Paper,” I knew I wanted the images to capture the quirkiness of their show.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 23, 2025
But the quirkiness of the machinery produced a lot of downtime.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
