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Quirtibation 

Quirtibation is a term that was coined by dyspraxic individuals to describe a phenomenon, common in people with the developmental disorder dyspraxia, wherein a lapse in coordination between the body and mind causes an involuntary, inaccurate and/or sudden motion such as a flail or fumble. The word is not considered offensive unless used in an otherwise derogatory context.

While quirtibation originally referred specifically to dyspraxic neuron misfiring, it has since been adopted more broadly and can be colloquially used to refer to any unexpected physical movement or failure of motor skills, regardless of neurotype.

Etymologically, quirtibation derives from a mondegreen (mishearing) of the word "coordination." This mishearing is believed to have arisen due to comments received and/or made by dyspraxics about their lack thereof.
Despite his best efforts, Ahmed had a bout of quirtibation while trying to tie his shoes, resulting in a tangled mess.
Quirtibation by ghargantai March 12, 2023
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Quirtibate 

What happens when you're sitting around doing nothing and you end up suddenly flailing, often causing mass damage.

To cause something unexpected (especially negative) to occur physically without even realizing it, usually because of how quickly everything happens.
Jenny was holding her phone in her left hand, but she quirtibated when I shook her right hand and now she has to get her screen fixed.
Quirtibate by Emery.0 September 17, 2018
hi quiprt
quiprt by Drayden.mp4 March 12, 2021
The Term Quirp, (Sometimes Spelled Kwirp) is a degrading term that is often used to isolate or embarrass someone.

Although it originates from the root "Queer," quirp does not share the modern definition of pertaining to someone or something that is "gay." Instead it draws on the original interpretation of the root which is someone who is strange, out of the ordinary, or in most cases plain stupid.

Originating at Sir Francis Drake High School it has become a popular taunt, rebuffed by the fact that not many people outside of the area know what it means.
Jordan drops his lunch on the ground.

-Rich, "Quiiiirrrppp"

-Jordan "Shut up Quirp"
Quirp by The True Admin October 23, 2012

Quirktastic 

A way to describe someone’s personality. They are eDgY and different and unique in all ways, but are still very cool.
Wow my best friend is so quirktastic!” She’s so cool and I wish I could be like her.
Quirktastic by Bear-06 December 30, 2019
A man whose hobby it is to sniff the bicycle seats of females.
Guy 1: My hobby is to sniff the bicycle seats of females
Guy 2: Quirper!
quirper by Nasty May 13, 2004