What Does "have a penchant" Mean?
Learn what "have a penchant" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
You have a penchant for odd hours, don't you?
It means the speaker is pointing out that the other person consistently keeps unusual hours, often in a teasing or suspicious way.
From The Billionaire’S Lost Love, Episode 36
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone is teasing another person about their unusual schedule.
Usage Scenario
Use this as a slightly formal or teasing remark about someone’s schedule. It may sound old-fashioned or sarcastic if used casually.
Better ways to say it
You have a penchant for odd hours, don't you?
You really keep odd hours, don't you?
Why are you always up at weird times?
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