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KWURK/kwɜːk/

A quirk is a peculiar habit, or an unexpected twist in something: a quirk in the n, a quirk of the rota. Odd (already in the dictionary) is everyday; a peculiarity belongs in limitations, not in a slogan.

Meaning

A peculiar habit, or an unexpected feature (from odd, already in the dictionary).

Examples

• “A quirk in the n belongs in the limitations, not in a slogan.”
• “Odd is already in this course. Habit is already in this course. A slogan is comms. A limitations line is methods. Write the quirk; then keep the slogan if the clause still sits on a fact.”

Good to know

A peculiar habit or twist. Everyday: odd (already in the dictionary). A slogan ≠ a limitations line.

Near in meaning

peculiarity, idiosyncrasy, twist

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