Kink
Kink noun - An odd or peculiar habit.
Usage example: the boss's fondness for nicknames is one of those kinks that staffers just have to put up with
Tic
Tic noun - An odd or peculiar habit.
Usage example: constantly playing with her hair is one of her more annoying tics
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| particular | particular kink | particular tic |
| specific | specific kink | specific tic |
| prominent | prominent kink | prominent tic |
| simple | simple kink | simple tic |
| Other adjectives: interesting, personal, new, odd, weird. | ||
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