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personal mannerisms

[ˈpɜːrsənəl ˈmænərɪzəmz]
noun
maneirismos pessoais
1. Distinctive, habitual patterns of behavior, speech, or gesture that are characteristic of an individual
Her personal mannerisms include tilting her head when she listens and speaking with her hands.
Seus maneirismos pessoais incluem inclinar a cabeça quando escuta e falar com as mãos.
2. Peculiar or idiosyncratic ways of doing things that reflect someone's personality
Each actor brings their own personal mannerisms to the character they play.
Cada ator traz seus próprios maneirismos pessoais para o personagem que interpreta.
NYC Slang
quirks or tics
Synonyms
habitsquirkspeculiaritiesidiosyncrasiesaffectations
Antonyms
formalitystandardizationconformity

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
maneirismos pessoais
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
jeitos pessoais
Colloquial alternative emphasizing individual ways of doing things
São Paulo
hábitos pessoais characteristic
More formal business context usage
Portugal
modos pessoais
Alternative term commonly used in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

a person's own way
trademark behavior
signature style
distinctive traits
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