passing thought vs quirk

passing thought

quirk

verb
  • To (cause to) move with a wry jerk. 

  • To furnish with a quirk or channel. 

noun
  • An acute angle dividing a molding; a groove that runs lengthwise between the upper part of a moulding and a soffit. 

  • An idiosyncrasy; a slight glitch, mannerism; something unusual about the manner or style of something or someone. 

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