quirk — an unusual habit or behavior that is particular to a person or thing
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an unusual habit or behavior that is particular to a person or thing
Pronunciation (IPA): /kwɜːrk/
Korean meaning: 개인이나 사물 특유의 기이한 습관이나 행동
Korean pronunciation: **쿼**크
Example Sentences
- Her quirk of always talking to plants made her the most interesting neighbor on the block.
- The old building had its own quirks - doors that wouldn't close and windows that opened by themselves.
- By a quirk of scheduling, both meetings were planned for the same time.
quirk
NOUN//kwɜːrk//
an unusual habit or behavior that is particular to a person or thing
A woman's quirk of arranging sandwich ingredients in perfect patterns amuses coworkers
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Origin
16세기에 등장한 단어로, 원래는 '갑작스러운 변화나 뒤틀림'을 의미했습니다. 시간이 지나면서 사람의 독특한 성격이나 행동을 나타내는 의미로 발전했습니다.
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“Her quirk of always talking to plants made her the most interesting neighbor on the block.”
“The old building had its own quirks - doors that wouldn't close and windows that opened by themselves.”
“By a quirk of scheduling, both meetings were planned for the same time.”
“His quirk of collecting vintage bottle caps turned out to be quite valuable.”
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