quirky
gb/kwˈɚki/ us/kwˈɚki/
B2
อังกฤษ
ความหมาย
0 ความหมาย
adjective
B2
property
1
pleasantly unusual and original
different in a nice and interesting way.
รูปแบบการใช้:
[a quirky person/style/design/idea]
ข้อผิดพลาดที่พบบ่อย:
Learners may use it for anything merely 'funny'; it more often means 'unusual in an appealing way.'
คำพ้องความหมาย
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)
คำตรงข้าม
conventional (follows typical or traditional patterns)
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ordinary (not distinctive or unusual)
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
quirky personality
|quirky sense of humor
|quirky style
|quirky design
|quirky details
|quirky characters
|quirky shop
|quirky little cafe
|a quirky idea
|quirky charm
หัวข้อ
people
|personality
|arts_culture
|daily_life
ตัวอย่าง
- The hotel has quirky decor and feels more like a home than a chain.
- She writes quirky short stories with unexpected endings.
- It’s a quirky little neighborhood with lots of independent shops.
ตัวอย่างสำหรับผู้เรียน
- I like his quirky style.
- They live in a quirky house.
adjective
B2
property
2
odd in a slightly strange way
a little strange or not what you expect.
รูปแบบการใช้:
[a quirky habit/behavior/relationship]
ข้อผิดพลาดที่พบบ่อย:
Do not confuse with 'weird' when you mean strongly disturbing or scary; 'quirky' is usually milder.
คำพ้องความหมาย
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)
คำตรงข้าม
normal (typical and expected)
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predictable (easy to anticipate)
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
quirky habit
|quirky behavior
|quirky rule
|quirky relationship
|a quirky decision
|quirky taste
|quirky comment
|quirky mannerisms
|quirky mood
|quirky reaction
หัวข้อ
people
|behavior
|daily_life
ตัวอย่าง
- There are a few quirky rules in the building that newcomers always forget.
- He has a quirky habit of whistling while he reads.
- The plot takes a quirky turn halfway through the film.
ตัวอย่างสำหรับผู้เรียน
- That’s a quirky rule.
- He has a quirky habit.
adjective
C1
property
3
having an odd fault or quirk
working in a strange way because of a small problem.
รูปแบบการใช้:
[a quirky machine/app/system]
ข้อผิดพลาดที่พบบ่อย:
Not the same as 'broken'; it often implies a minor, manageable issue or odd behavior.
คำพ้องความหมาย
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)
คำตรงข้าม
reliable (works consistently without surprises)
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stable (not prone to unexpected behavior)
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
quirky software
|quirky app
|quirky interface
|quirky system
|quirky printer
|quirky engine
|quirky behavior
|quirky bug
|a quirky feature
|quirky performance
หัวข้อ
technology
|tools
|daily_life
ตัวอย่าง
- The old coffee machine is quirky, but it still makes a great espresso.
- Their website is a bit quirky on mobile, so some buttons don’t respond.
- The car has a quirky transmission that takes time to get used to.
ตัวอย่างสำหรับผู้เรียน
- My laptop is quirky today.
- This app is quirky on my phone.
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รูปคำในพจนานุกรม
quirky
IPA
GB/kwˈɚki/
US/kwˈɚki/
พยางค์และการเน้นเสียง
quirky (1 พยางค์)
Stress on 1st syllable (quirky)
รูปคำ
Adjective
- Base: quirky
- Comparative: quirkier
- Superlative: quirkiest
กลุ่มคำที่เกี่ยวข้อง
Forms
quirkier
adjective
quirkiest
adjective
Core family
quirk
noun B2
quirkiness
noun
Related words
quirkily
adverb
วลีและสำนวน
quirky charm
1/kwˈɚki t͡ʃˈɑɹm/
fixed phrase
appeal from being slightly odd
a nice feeling because something is a bit unusual.
ตัวอย่าง
- 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.
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.
ตัวอย่าง
- 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.