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Mannerism

British pronunciation/mˈænəɹˌɪzəm/
American pronunciation/ˈmænɝˌɪzəm/
Mannerism
[NOUN]
1

a deliberate pretense or exaggerated display

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2

a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual

synonyms : foible
idiosyncrasy
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3

a European style of art in the late 16th century characterized by hyper-idealization and distorted human forms

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Examples
1The person may have unusual mannerisms.
2He had his mannerisms.
3He had his mannerisms.
4Are my mannerisms okay?
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