Synonyms of tic

tic

noun

ˈtik 

as in trick

an odd or peculiar habit

constantly playing with her hair is one of her more annoying tics

Synonyms & Similar Words

• trick
• trait
• characteristic
• mannerism
• quirk
• idiosyncrasy
• eccentricity
• habit
• peculiarity
• singularity
• oddity
• twist
• quip
• kink
• crotchet
• individualism
• curiosity
• affectation
• attribute
• quiddity
• tendency
• pattern
• character
• attitude
• personality
• practice
• property
• erraticism
• airs
• custom
• addiction
• abnormality
• neuroticism
• weirdness
• mark
• predilection
• propensity
• wont
• temperament
• penchant
• humor
• way
• proclivity
• genius
• bent
• predisposition
• inclination
• perversion
• identity
• disposition
• partiality
• nature
• individuality
• turn
• leaning

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• conformity
• sameness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of tic

Nadal, with a wink, recites the various physical tics involved in his serving routine. — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 29 May 2026

Here, the British actor appears to take on Hansen’s vocal patterns and tics with an eerie, off-kilter precision, as those familiar with the infamous true-crime host can attest. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2026

The Trumpian superlative tic took his boasts well beyond the general. — Dan Alexander, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026

Y’know, that certain vocal style or guitar tone or even decade-specific production tic that transports us like the meal at the end of Ratatouille to joyous remembrances of times past. — Brendan Hay, SPIN, 1 May 2026