mannerism
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The exact meaning of mannerism can depend upon its context. For example:

• "a distinctive mannerism" — an unusual behavioral trait such as rubbing the chin while listening to someone
• "a nervous mannerism" — a distinctive gesture such as thumb twiddling or something else done with hands, body, or voice
• "an affected mannerism" — an attempt to make an impression by speaking, dressing, behaving, or doing things in an exaggerated or unnatural way