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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That’s why I want to recommend a quirky, metaphorical way of thinking about investing when uncertainty is this high.
The image of Toyotas and Datsuns — soon rebranded as Nissans — went from quirky to sine qua non.
From Los Angeles Times
It was, to say the least, a quirky place to perform.
From Los Angeles Times
Russell said the problems were caused by a "very quirky rule" that limits the amount of energy a car can harvest on the formation lap.
From BBC
Sian described Keely, who would have turned 18 last year, as an angel who was "funny", "quirky" and a "genuine soul".
From BBC
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