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mannerism

man·ne·rism

UK/ˈmænəˌɹɪzəm/ US/ˈmænɜrˌɪzʌm/ uncommon

noun

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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