Meaning of the word quirk in English

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quirk

US /kwɝːk/
UK /kwɝːk/
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Noun

1.

a peculiar behavioral habit

Example:
His biggest quirk is that he always wears two different colored socks.
Every artist has their own unique quirks.
2.

a strange twist or turn

Example:
The plot had an unexpected quirk that surprised everyone.
The old machine had a few mechanical quirks.
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