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quirks

/kwɜːrks/

Meanings
noun
An idiosyncrasy; a slight glitch, mannerism; something unusual about the manner or style of something or someone

Examples :

"The car steers cleanly, but the gearshift has a few quirks."
character style tendency person human being quality mind attitude aspect

Related Words

Illustration architect

architect noun

/ˈɑːkɪtɛkt/ /ˈɑɹkɪtɛkt/

A professional who designs buildings or other structures, or who prepares plans and superintends construction.

"Plato made the causes of things to be matter, ideas, and an efficient architect."

Illustration lengthwise

lengthwise adjective

/ˈlɛŋθwaɪz/ /ˈlɛŋkθwaɪz/

In the long direction of an oblong object.

"A lengthwise cut is difficult to saw with hand tools."

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Illustration idiosyncrasy

idiosyncrasy noun

/ˌɪd.i.əʊˈsɪŋ.kɹə.si/ /ˌɪdɪə(ʊ)ˈsɪŋkɹəsi/ /ˌɪdioʊˈsɪŋkɹəsi/

A behavior or way of thinking that is characteristic of a person.

"My sister's idiosyncrasy is humming while she studies; it's her way of focusing. "

Illustration ambiguous

ambiguous adjective

/æmˈbɪɡjuəs/

Open to multiple interpretations.

"The politician was criticized for his ambiguous statements and lack of precision."

Illustration subterfuge

subterfuge noun

/ˈsʌbtəɹˌfjuː(d)ʒ/

An indirect or deceptive device or stratagem; a blind. Refers especially to war and diplomatics.

"Overt subterfuge in a region nearly caused a minor accident."

Illustration submitting

submitting verb

/səbˈmɪtɪŋ/ /sʌbˈmɪtɪŋ/

To yield or give way to another.

"They will not submit to the destruction of their rights."

Illustration decorative

decorative noun

/ˈdɛkɹətɪv/

A plant, tile, etc. intended for use as decoration.

"The teacher displayed a decorative fern on her desk. "

Illustration gearshift

gearshift noun

/ˈɡɪrʃɪft/ /ˈɡiːrʃɪft/

That part of a gearbox involved in changing gear, including the gear lever and the forks attached to it.

"To change gears, Sarah used the gearshift on her bicycle. "

Illustration carefully

carefully adverb

/ˈkɛːfli/ /ˈkɛɹfli/

Sorrowfully.

"He listened carefully to his mother's concerns, feeling sorrowful about her disappointment. "

Illustration assignment

assignment noun

/əˈsaɪnmənt/ /æˈsaɪnmənt/

The act of assigning; the allocation of a job or a set of tasks.

"This flow chart represents the assignment of tasks in our committee."

Illustration mannerism

mannerism noun

/ˈmænərɪzəm/

A noticeable personal habit, a verbal or other (often, but not necessarily unconscious) habitual behavior peculiar to an individual.

"My brother has a noticeable mannerism of tapping his foot rhythmically while he's listening. "