quirky
gb/kwˈɚki/ us/kwˈɚki/
B2
Inglês
különc, furcsa, különös, szeszélyes, bogaras
B2
1
különc
B2
Padrão de uso:
[a quirky person/style/design/idea]
The hotel has quirky decor and feels more like a home than a chain.
A szálloda berendezése különc, és inkább otthonosnak hat, mint egy szállodalánc egyik helyének.
She writes quirky short stories with unexpected endings.
Különc, váratlan befejezésű novellákat ír.
It’s a quirky little neighborhood with lots of independent shops.
Exemplos para estudantes
I like his quirky style.
Tetszik a különc stílusa.
They live in a quirky house.
Egy különc házban laknak.
Erro comum:
Learners may use it for anything merely 'funny'; it more often means 'unusual in an appealing way.'
Significado
pleasantly unusual and original
Colocações
quirky personality
|quirky sense of humor
|quirky style
|quirky design
|quirky details
|quirky characters
|quirky shop
|quirky little cafe
|a quirky idea
|quirky charm
Sinônimos
offbeat (more casual and often linked to arts and style)
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eccentric (usually stronger and more focused on people)
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unconventional (more neutral and less playful)
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idiosyncratic (emphasizes being distinctive to one person or thing)
Antônimos
conventional (follows typical or traditional patterns)
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ordinary (not distinctive or unusual)
Temas
people
|personality
|arts_culture
|daily_life
Definição
different in a nice and interesting way.
Unusual in an attractive, interesting, or amusing way; pleasantly unconventional.
B2
2
Padrão de uso:
[a quirky habit/behavior/relationship]
There are a few quirky rules in the building that newcomers always forget.
Van néhány furcsa szabály az épületben, amelyet az újonnan érkezők mindig elfelejtenek.
He has a quirky habit of whistling while he reads.
Az a furcsa szokása, hogy olvasás közben fütyül.
The plot takes a quirky turn halfway through the film.
Exemplos para estudantes
That’s a quirky rule.
Ez egy furcsa szabály.
He has a quirky habit.
Van egy furcsa szokása.
Erro comum:
Do not confuse with 'weird' when you mean strongly disturbing or scary; 'quirky' is usually milder.
Significado
odd in a slightly strange way
Colocações
quirky habit
|quirky behavior
|quirky rule
|quirky relationship
|a quirky decision
|quirky taste
|quirky comment
|quirky mannerisms
|quirky mood
|quirky reaction
Sinônimos
peculiar (more formal and can sound more critical)
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odd (more direct and often less friendly)
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weird (more informal and can be more negative)
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strange (neutral but less playful)
Antônimos
normal (typical and expected)
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predictable (easy to anticipate)
Temas
people
|behavior
|daily_life
Definição
a little strange or not what you expect.
Unusual in a way that seems strange, unexpected, or hard to explain, though not necessarily bad.
C1
3
szeszélyes
B2
bogaras
B2
Padrão de uso:
[a quirky machine/app/system]
The old coffee machine is quirky, but it still makes a great espresso.
A régi kávégép szeszélyes, de még mindig remek eszpresszót készít.
Their website is a bit quirky on mobile, so some buttons don’t respond.
A weboldaluk mobilon kissé bogaras, ezért néhány gomb nem reagál.
The car has a quirky transmission that takes time to get used to.
Exemplos para estudantes
My laptop is quirky today.
A laptopom ma szeszélyes.
This app is quirky on my phone.
Ez az app kissé bogaras a telefonomon.
Erro comum:
Not the same as 'broken'; it often implies a minor, manageable issue or odd behavior.
Significado
having an odd fault or quirk
Colocações
quirky software
|quirky app
|quirky interface
|quirky system
|quirky printer
|quirky engine
|quirky behavior
|quirky bug
|a quirky feature
|quirky performance
Sinônimos
temperamental (suggests it works inconsistently)
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glitchy (more informal and explicitly about technical problems)
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finicky (suggests it needs careful handling)
Antônimos
reliable (works consistently without surprises)
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stable (not prone to unexpected behavior)
Temas
technology
|tools
|daily_life
Definição
working in a strange way because of a small problem.
Having an unusual feature, minor fault, or irregular behavior that makes something work in an unexpected way.
Gramática
Forma no dicionário
quirky
AFI
GB/kwˈɚki/
US/kwˈɚki/
Sílabas e tonicidade
quirky (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (quirky)
Formas da palavra
Adjective
- Base: quirky
- Comparative: quirkier
- Superlative: quirkiest
Família de palavras
Forms
quirkier
adjective
quirkiest
adjective
Core family
quirk
noun B2
quirkiness
noun
Related words
quirkily
adverb
Expressões
quirky charm
1/kwˈɚki t͡ʃˈɑɹm/
fixed phrase
appeal from being slightly odd
a nice feeling because something is a bit unusual.
Exemplos
- The apartment is small and drafty, but it has quirky charm.
- The town’s quirky charm attracts weekend visitors.
- Despite its rough edges, the film has a quirky charm.
Exemplos para estudantes
- The cafe has quirky charm.
quirky sense of humor
1/kwˈɚki sˈɛns əv hjˈumɚ/
fixed phrase
humor that is oddly original
a kind of humor that is a little unusual.
Exemplos
- She has a quirky sense of humor that catches people off guard.
- His quirky sense of humor makes even boring meetings feel lighter.
- The show’s quirky sense of humor isn’t for everyone, but I loved it.
Exemplos para estudantes
- He has a quirky sense of humor.
- I like her quirky sense of humor.