foible.
A quirk, idiosyncrasy, frailty, or mannerism; an unusual habit that is slightly strange or silly.
Meaning & usage
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.
A weakness or failing of character.
Part of a sword between the middle and the point, weaker than the forte.
Where this word comes from
1640–50, from Early Modern French foible (“feeble”) (contemporary French faible). Doublet of feeble.
Weak; feeble.
Where this word comes from
1640–50, from Early Modern French foible (“feeble”) (contemporary French faible). Doublet of feeble.
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