Quirked

Part of speech: adjective

Definitions

1. Defined by unique characteristics or unconventional attributes
2. Displaying eccentric manners or idiosyncratic behaviors
3. Having traits or features that are notably uncommon or surprising ; expressing behavior that is markedly strange or unconventional

Etymology: "Quirked" is simply the adjective "quirk" with the "-ed" ending added, the same ending found in words like "hooked" or "bearded" that describe something as having a particular feature. The noun "quirk" is itself the base, so the word means something like "having quirks." The more telling story is in the base word. A quirk was originally a twist or turn, and the sense of an odd peculiarity in a person's character came later, so a "quirked" thing is one that has been given a twist of its own. Today the word is mostly used for people and their habits, or for an object with an unexpected feature, which is why the adjective reads as affectionate rather than harsh.

Synonyms: eccentric, idiosyncratic, unusual, peculiar, whimsical

Antonyms: normal, ordinary, common, standard, regular