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Quirky

KWUR-kee

/ˈkwɜːrkiː/

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quirky

Dictionary meaning

Something strange or odd, but in an endearing way.

Examples

  • Their quirky behavior earned them the superlative "quirkiest" in the yearbook.

Synonyms: far-out

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