Word meaning
quirky
adjective · KWUR-kee
What does quirky mean?
Quirky means having peculiar or unexpected traits.
Quirky in a sentence
“The café's quirky decor includes a bathtub couch.”
Synonyms for quirky
- eccentric
- unconventional
- offbeat
How to remember quirky
- Say it out loud a few times: KWUR-kee.
- Write one sentence of your own using quirky, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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