quirk·y

[kwur-kee]
adjective, quirk·i·er, quirk·i·est.
having or full of quirks.

Origin:
1800–10; quirk + -y1

quirk·i·ly, adverb
quirk·i·ness, noun
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quirk (kwɜːk) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
1.  an individual peculiarity of character; mannerism or foible
2.  an unexpected twist or turn: a quirk of fate
3.  a continuous groove in an architectural moulding
4.  a flourish, as in handwriting
 
[C16: of unknown origin]
 
'quirky
 
adj
 
'quirkily
 
adv
 
'quirkiness
 
n

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Quirky is always a great word to know.
So is lollapalooza. Does it mean:
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
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Word Origin & History

quirky
1806, "shifty," from quirk. Sense of "idiosyncratic" first recorded 1960.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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Example sentences
She is not just quirky for the sake of being quirky.
He or she will be decided through the quirky process of state primaries and
  caucuses.
The idea of playing around with technology in such a way might appear quirky,
  even superfluous.
She's long been known for her quirky and moving autobiographical tales.
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