mannerism

Noun
  1. A behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual (synset 104771497)
    is a type of: distinctiveness, peculiarity, speciality, specialness, specialty - a distinguishing trait
    same as: foible, idiosyncrasy
  2. A deliberate pretense or exaggerated display (synset 100757016)
    is a type of: feigning, pretence, pretending, pretense, simulation - the act of giving a false appearance
    subtypes:
    • attitude - a theatrical pose created for effect
    • radical chic - an affectation of radical left-wing views and the fashionable dress and lifestyle that goes with them
    same as: affectation, affectedness, pose

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