Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tique
noun
/tiːk/
Definition
A habitual behavioral characteristic; a quirk or idiosyncrasy.
Examples
- His constant blinking was just one of the many tics he had developed.
- People sometimes have verbal tics that they use when they are nervous.
Meaning
In psychology, it’s a term often used to refer to involuntary movements or sounds that a person makes, typically associated with conditions like Tourette syndrome.
Synonyms
- quirk
- trait
- habit