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- foible noun uk / ˈfɔɪ.b ə l / us / ˈfɔɪ.b ə l / foible noun (CHARACTER) Add to word list [ C usually plural ] a strange habit or characteristic that is seen as not important and not harming anyone: We all have our little foibles.
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FOIBLE definition: 1. a strange habit or characteristic that is seen as not important and not harming anyone: 2. in…. Learn more.
- English (US)
FOIBLE meaning: 1. a strange habit or characteristic that is...
- Idiosyncrasy
IDIOSYNCRASY definition: 1. a strange or unusual habit, way...
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- Foible: Polish Translation
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- English (US)
1. : the part of a sword or foil blade between the middle and point. 2. : a minor flaw or shortcoming in character or behavior : weakness. admired their teacher despite his foibles. … talent is always balanced by foible.—Janna Malamud Smith.
A foible is a habit or characteristic that someone has which is considered rather strange, foolish, or bad but which is also considered unimportant.
Foible definition: a minor weakness or failing of character; slight flaw or defect. See examples of FOIBLE used in a sentence.
FOIBLE meaning: 1. a strange habit or characteristic that is seen as not important and not harming anyone: 2. in…. Learn more.
Most people have a foible, or idiosyncrasy, that stands out to others, but interestingly, a person rarely sees his or her own characteristic foible. Definitions of foible. noun. a minor weakness or peculiarity in someone's character. synonyms: idiosyncrasy, mannerism. see more. noun.
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.
