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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quirly

What cowboys in the old west called a hand-rolled cigarette; they kept their papers and tobacco in a decorative leather pouch and called it their "works".

The old cowhand sat on a milking stool, pulled his works out of his boot, and rolled us both a quirly.

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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.

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the quirky earthbound inspired indie rpg

A term people often use to slander "quirky" indie turn-based RPG games that have similarities in terms of gameplay or themes that tackle mental health issues such as depression. Often used for indie games that are inspired or has the same vibe with the "Earthbound/MOTHER" series, hence the sentence.

Person A: Dude you should play OMORI, this game is so depressing.
Person B: Ah yes, the quirky earthbound inspired indie rpg.
Person A: bruh who cares about that! It's a great game anyway!

the quirky earthbound inspired indie rpg by qweurtyip809 June 13, 2023