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mannerism

/ˈmænərɪzəm/noun

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विशिष्ट ढंग, आदत, ढर्रा

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    a particular habit or way of speaking or behaving that somebody has but is not aware of

    विशिष्ट ढंग, आदत, ढर्रा

    • He has an odd mannerism of touching his ear when he speaks.
    • Radhika's quick laugh in the middle of every sentence is a charming mannerism.
    • The actor copied the mannerisms of the famous politician.
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    • Her habit of tapping her pen is a nervous mannerism.
    • Every teacher has some mannerisms that students notice.

    Synonyms habit quirk idiosyncrasy trait peculiarity

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Keep the habit words together: mannerism (a habit of speaking or moving), idiosyncrasy (a strange personal habit or way of thinking), quirk (an unusual habit), foible (a small weakness), trait (a quality of character).

आदत के शब्द साथ याद रखिए: mannerism (बोलने या हिलने की आदत), idiosyncrasy (अजीब निजी आदत या सोच), quirk (असामान्य आदत), foible (छोटी कमज़ोरी), trait (चरित्र का गुण)।

Keep apart mannerism (a personal habit) and manners (polite behaviour: 'good manners').

Mannerism (निजी आदत) और manners (शिष्ट व्यवहार: 'good manners') को अलग रखिए।