quirks

NOUN

oddity of personality, way of doing something

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aberration characteristic eccentricity foible habit idiosyncrasy kink mannerism peculiarity trait twist vagary

STRONG

caprice conceit crotchet equivocation fancy fetish humor irregularity knack quibble singularity subterfuge turn whim whimsy

WEAK

idée fixe

Antonyms

STRONGEST

normality usualness

STRONG

inability

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quirks

State and local tax quirks could also play a role in surprise bills.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 15, 2026

Through quirks of form and function, all other radio-ready music is incredibly focused on its immediate surroundings.

From Salon ● Aug. 3, 2026

One of the quirks of being a leader in the Belgium dressing room is language diversity.

From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026

The car has its enjoyable quirks: The hatch glass opens up with the press of a key fob button.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 13, 2026

Animal behaviour is also influenced by environmental factors and individual quirks.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari