Associations to the word «Quirky»

Wiktionary

QUIRKY, adjective. Given to quirks or idiosyncrasies; strange in a somewhat silly, awkward manner, potentially cute.
QUIRKY SUBJECT, noun. (linguistics) (grammar) A subject in a grammatical case other than the nominative (used with certain verbs in some languages, e.g. Icelandic).
QUIRKY SUBJECTS, noun. Plural of quirky subject

Dictionary definition

QUIRKY, adjective. Informal terms; strikingly unconventional.

Wise words

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