odd mannerism

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a strange or peculiar habit

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Examples (10)

  • His constant blinking was an odd mannerism that made people uncomfortable.
  • She developed an odd mannerism of always tapping her pen during meetings.
  • The detective noticed the suspect's odd mannerism of avoiding eye contact.
  • It's an odd mannerism, but he always clears his throat before speaking.
  • Despite his talent, his odd mannerism of twitching his nose was quite distracting.
  • Growing up, I had an odd mannerism of counting my steps wherever I went.
  • The character in the play had an unforgettable odd mannerism that defined him.
  • Some people found his odd mannerism of talking to himself endearing.
  • The new employee's odd mannerism of humming while working quickly became noticeable.
  • To overcome his nervousness, he adopted an odd mannerism of adjusting his tie constantly.