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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

mannerisms

/ˌmænəˈrɪzəmz/ noun · British & US
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What does mannerisms mean?

noun

Distinctive ways of behaving or doing things, especially those that are considered typical of a particular person or group. Mannerisms can be physical, such as body language or speech patterns, or they can be behavioral, such as habits or preferences.

Example

"Her nervous habit of tapping her foot was a mannerism that her friends had grown accustomed to."

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