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habits The things that we do every day without thinking about it, and which make us look like we're in a rut. ■ "I need to break these bad habits of mine. Like eating junk food for breakfast and never exercising."
blathering The act of talking excessively or incessantly, often about nothing in particular. ■ My friend was blathering on and on about her new cat's litter box habits, but I couldn't help but find it hilarious.
hardwired Being so ingrained in one's habits or beliefs that it is difficult to change ■ "I'm hardwired to never trust anyone, especially strangers on the internet."
hygienic adj. relating to cleanliness or health, especially in regard to personal habits or appearance. ■ "I always make sure my hands are hygienic before eating."
internally adverb In a manner or place that is not visible or directly accessible to others. ■ He always keeps his weird habits internally, but nobody knows what he's really up to.
jabber To talk nonsense or chatter endlessly. ■ "I was so bored at the party that I ended up jabbering with the host about his cat's grooming habits."
linked Having or appearing to have a connection with something else, often in a humorous way. ■ "I linked my account to my friend's and now I'm constantly getting notifications about their eating habits."
obituary A humorous and exaggerated account of someone's life, often used as a tribute to the deceased. ■ "This man was known for his wild parties and questionable hygiene habits. Rest in peace, you grossed us all out."
Occupant A person who inhabits or occupies a particular place, such as a house or apartment. ■ "The occupant of this apartment is known for their eccentric habits and loud music."
oldie A person who is very old and has outdated beliefs or habits. ■ I can't believe my mom still listens to disco music, she's such an oldie!
Parlors A place where people gather to socialize and chat, often with alcohol. ■ "I can't believe my friends still meet at that dingy old parlor. They should upgrade their drinking habits."
Patient A person who is extremely tolerant and understanding, despite dealing with difficult or annoying situations. ■ "Despite her husband's constant snoring and messy habits, Mary remained a patient wife. She even found his loud snores funny."
Personalities Noun: A collection of quirks, flaws, and habits that make someone unique and entertaining. ■ "John's personalities are like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're going to get!"
Philandering The act of engaging in multiple romantic relationships simultaneously. ■ "John's philandering habits were exposed when his wife found out he was seeing three other women at the same time."
reverts To revert to a previous state or condition, often in a negative way. ■ "When she found out her favorite cake was on sale, Jane couldn't resist and ended up reverting back to her old unhealthy eating habits."
Rodents A group of small, furry animals that live in burrows and are known for their gnawing habits. ■ "I accidentally left my phone charging in the rodent's cage and now it has a bite mark on the charger."
tips A small amount of money given as a reward for good service, or a subtle hint about something. ■ "I always leave a generous tip for my waitress because she has to put up with my picky eating habits."
Unhealthy Something or someone that is not in good health, such as being sick or injured, or being addicted to unhealthy habits. ■ The unhealthy lifestyle of a couch potato led to a heart attack at the age of 35.
Adapting The act of becoming accustomed to something new or changing, usually by altering one's behavior or characteristics. ■ After moving to a new city, Jane had to adapt to the different driving habits and weather conditions. She started wearing a coat in the winter and using turn signals more frequently on the busy streets.
apartment A small, cramped space where people live and have to put up with each other's weird habits and smells. ■ "I can't believe my roommate still insists on cooking dinner every night in our tiny apartment kitchen. It's like living in a shoebox!
Detoxing The process of removing all negative thoughts, emotions, and habits from one's life, in order to improve their overall well-being. ■ After detoxing from social media for a month, John was able to focus on his hobbies and actually finished reading a book for the first time in years!
Idiosyncrasies A set of peculiar or individualistic characteristics that distinguish someone or something from others. These quirks, habits, or mannerisms may be endearing, exasperating, or simply bizarre. ■ John's idiosyncrasies include eating only one type of food for every meal, wearing matching socks on his hands and feet, and never leaving his house without a hat. His friends love him for it, but sometimes it drives them crazy.
instill To impart knowledge, values, or habits in a subtle and unobtrusive manner, often through repeated exposure to examples or situations. ■ "My mom tried to instill in me the importance of always being punctual by making me wait outside her bedroom door every morning."
Profiling The act of determining the characteristics and behavior patterns of a person or group of people based on their age, race, gender, income, and other demographic information. ■ When the government started collecting data on all citizens' internet activity, many people became paranoid about profiling. They worried that their online habits would be used to label them as suspicious or even criminal.
Regimen A strict and organized system of food, exercise, and other habits designed to promote health or improve physical fitness. ■ "I'm on a regimen to get in shape for the beach. I'm eating nothing but salads and doing squats every day."
Scrounging The act of searching for food, supplies or other items that are discarded or hard to come by. Often involves rummaging through garbage cans or dumpsters. ■ "John's scrounging habits are legendary, he even found a whole bag of leftover pizza in the office trash can!"
Selves A collection of all your worst habits and quirks, brought together in one convenient package for others to enjoy. ■ "I didn't know I had such a great collection of selves until my roommates accidentally opened the wrong storage box while moving."