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mannerism

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﹒A habitual gesture or way of speaking or behaving that is peculiar to an individual.

﹒A style of art, literature, or music characterized by excessive self-consciousness or affectation.

﹒The quality of being overly stylized or affected in behavior or expression.

Examples

﹒He has a nervous mannerism of constantly tapping his pen against the desk.

﹒The actor studied every subtle mannerism of the historical figure to perfect his performance.

﹒Her most distinctive mannerism is the way she tucks a strand of hair behind her ear whenever she is deep in thought.

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