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idiosyncrasy

1 of 1noun
/ˌɪdiəˈsɪŋkrəsi/
1

an unusual or strange behavior, thought, or habit that is specific to one person

  • His constant humming while working is an idiosyncrasy of his.
  • Her habit of always wearing mismatched socks is a charming idiosyncrasy.
  • The professor’s idiosyncrasy of speaking in rhymes often puzzled students.
  • The writer’s idiosyncrasy of typing with only one finger was well-known among colleagues.
  • Her obsession with organizing books by color is a unique idiosyncrasy.
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