manér — meaning in English

English meaning

• foible noun A quirk, idiosyncrasy, frailty, or mannerism; an unusual habit that is slightly strange or silly.
• mannerism noun A noticeable personal habit, a verbal or other (often, but not necessarily unconscious) habitual behavior peculiar to an individual.

Senses

manér is used for these senses in English:

• foible (mostly, in plural) A quirk, idiosyncrasy, frailty, or mannerism; an unusual habit that is slightly strange or silly.
• mannerism A noticeable personal habit, a verbal or other (often, but not necessarily unconscious) habitual behavior peculiar to an individual.

foible — full definition

1. noun A quirk, idiosyncrasy, frailty, or mannerism; an unusual habit that is slightly strange or silly.
2. noun A weakness or failing of character.
3. noun Part of a sword between the middle and the point, weaker than the forte.

mannerism — full definition

1. noun A noticeable personal habit, a verbal or other (often, but not necessarily unconscious) habitual behavior peculiar to an individual.
2. noun Exaggerated or affected style in art, speech, or other behavior.

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