| quip |
a short, humorous, clever, and often sarcastic utterance. [2 definitions] |
| quipu |
a device that consists of colored and knotted cords, used by the ancient Peruvians to keep accounts, record events, and the like. |
| quire |
twenty-four or twenty-five identical sheets of paper; twentieth part of a ream. [2 definitions] |
| quirk |
an odd personal trait; idiosyncrasy. [3 definitions] |
| quirky |
characterized by oddities or peculiarities. |
| quirt |
a short whip used by a rider to make a mount go faster. [2 definitions] |
| quisling |
a citizen of a political unit who collaborates with an invading force, esp. one who exercises political power on behalf of a foreign conqueror. |
| quit |
to resign; give up; decline to take further part in. [8 definitions] |
| quitch |
see "couch grass." |
| quitclaim |
the transfer of one's interest, right, or title, as to a piece of property, without a guarantee that the title is good or that there are no debts attached to the property. [2 definitions] |
| quite |
to the greatest extent; completely; entirely. [3 definitions] |
| quite a few |
a rather large number of people or things. |
| Quito |
the capital of Ecuador. |
| quitrent |
rent paid by a feudal freeholder in the place of services otherwise required. |
| quits |
having no grounds for hostility, dissatisfaction, or a further claim, as the result of a repayment or equitable settlement. |
| quittance |
a freeing from something owed, such as a duty, debt, or punishment. [3 definitions] |
| quitter |
someone who habitually gives up or admits defeat, esp. when faced by difficulties or danger. |
| quiver1 |
to shake with very small, rapid movements. [2 definitions] |
| quiver2 |
a case designed to hold and transport arrows, often strapped to the back or waist. [2 definitions] |
| qui vive |
(French) who goes there? |
| quixotic |
absurdly and impractically gallant or idealistic. |