mannerism
man·ne·rism
noun
1.
a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual
2.
the overt expression of attitudes that indicate to others the degree of your maleness or femaleness
- “your gender role is the public expression of your gender identity”
Origin
From manner + -ism.
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