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Tic

/tˈɪk/
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(noun) A sudden, nonrhythmic motor movement or vocalization.

It's a nervous tic.
CEFR Practice Quiz
He has a small nervous ____ that makes his eye blink rapidly whenever he is feeling very stressed today.

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