quirky

[kwur-kee]

adjective

quirkier, quirkiest 

1. having or full of quirks.

Other Word Forms

• quirkily adverb
• quirkiness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of quirky¹

First recorded in 1800–10; quirk + -y ¹

Example Sentences

But this quirky musical with a dramatic soul might serve as the platonic ideal of a La Jolla Playhouse show.

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These images were literally the source of a collection by photographer Kathryn Martin, who spent a couple of years charting these quirky stalls during travels around Suffolk, Essex, Somerset and Sussex.

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SharkNinja’s strategy of offering quirky products across so many different categories is risky in one sense—it requires the company to continually reinvent its lineup, coming with new hits.

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In the course of his prolific career, he’s veered from prestige drama to quirky comedy to full-on horror, embracing each role with the same dedication.

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The silent pink rabbit isn’t just a quirky resort relic.

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Related Words

• bizarre 
• idiosyncratic 
• odd 
• off-the-wall 
• peculiar 
• strange 
• unconventional 
• unusual 
• wacky 
• weird 

When To Use

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.