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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Her '80s-themed Christmas was "a little bit different, a bit quirky, a bit fun".
From BBC
Acknowledging his inclusion in this bunch, Klarman commented that value investors like Buffett are a “quirky breed,” often obsessed with stamp or coin collecting at a young age.
From MarketWatch
It is an unusual cake, for a quirky celebration.
From BBC
He attended both freshman and sophomore year at Hawthorne High School before founding the quirky hip-hop collective Odd Future.
From Los Angeles Times
It is a craze known as "dopamine decor", which has more than 70,000 posts on TikTok, and involves adding bright, quirky items to your home for a happiness boost.
From BBC
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