Quirk
/kwɜːrk/noun
A peculiar behavioral trait or idiosyncrasy.
Did you know?In the 16th century, the term 'quirk' was linked to the idea of deceptive twists, hinting at hidden layers in our personalities.
Etymological Timeline
Middle English
English
quirke
“A sudden twist or turn.”
15th Century
Scottish
quirk
“A twist or an eccentricity.”
16th Century
English
quirk
“A clever or witty retort; a quibble.”
19th Century
English
quirk
“An odd or unconventional trait.”
Modern English
English
quirk
“A distinctive behavioral characteristic or peculiarity.”