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    foible
    /ˈfɔɪbl/

    noun

    • 1. a minor weakness or eccentricity in someone's character: "they have to tolerate each other's little foibles"
    • 2. the part of a sword blade from the middle to the point.

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFOIBLE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    FOIBLE definition: 1. a strange habit or characteristic that is seen as not important and not harming anyone: 2. in…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › foibleFoible Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of FOIBLE is the part of a sword or foil blade between the middle and point. How to use foible in a sentence. Did you know? Synonym Discussion of Foible.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryFOIBLE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    FOIBLE meaning: 1. a strange habit or characteristic that is seen as not important and not harming anyone: 2. in…. Learn more.

  5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFOIBLE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    A foible is a habit or characteristic that someone has which is considered rather strange, foolish, or bad but which is also considered unimportant.

  6. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › foiblefoible - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Nov 7, 2024 · foible (plural foibles) ( chiefly in the plural ) A quirk , idiosyncrasy , frailty , or mannerism ; an unusual habit that is slightly strange or silly. Try to look past his foibles and see the friendly fellow underneath.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › foibleFoible - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

    Sometimes a foible helps make a person who they are, even if the foible, or weakness ("feeble" is a close relative), is a little odd. Synonyms for foible in a negative sense are "failing," "shortcoming," and in a more positive sense "quirk," "eccentricity."

  8. www.oed.com › dictionary › foible_adjfoible, adj. & n. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English...

    Meaning & use. Pronunciation. Frequency. Factsheet. What does the word foible mean? There are three meanings listed in OED's entry for the word foible, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. Entry status.

  9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionfoible noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    a silly habit or a strange or weak aspect of a person’s character that is not considered serious by other people synonym idiosyncrasy. We have to tolerate each other's little foibles. He often writes about the workings of government and the foibles of politicians. I soon got used to his little foibles. Word Origin. Want to learn more?

  10. www.dictionary.com › browse › foibleFOIBLE Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

    Foible definition: a minor weakness or failing of character; slight flaw or defect. See examples of FOIBLE used in a sentence.

  11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of foible – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

    FOIBLE definition: a slightly unusual or annoying habit: . Learn more.