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mannerism
noun
Reveal meaning and examples
A distinctive, often habitual way of speaking, moving, or behaving.
The actor copied the character's small mannerism of straightening his cuffs.
When a guest missed the beginning of the college radio workshop, Tessa gave an impromptu introduction with only a moment to gather her thoughts. A spontaneous laugh followed when she noticed that both speakers had brought the same unusual notebook. During playback, she also heard a mannerism: she began nearly every answer with the same small throat-clearing sound.