quirkily
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Variant of quirk
quirk
definition
quirk (kwʉrk)
noun
- a sudden twist, turn, or stroke a quirk of fortune
- a flourish in writing
- an evasion, subterfuge, or quibble
- a peculiarity, peculiar trait, or mannerism
- Now Rare a clever turn of speech; sally; quip
- Archit. a groove running lengthwise in a molding
Etymology: < ?
transitive verb
Archit. to form with quirks
Related Forms:
- quirkily quirk′i·ly adverb
- quirkiness quirk′i·ness noun
- quirky quirk′y adjective quirkier quirk′i·er, quirkiest quirk′i·est
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