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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 is a noun that means a strange habit or characteristic that is not important or harmful, or the weakest part of a sword blade. Learn how to use foible in sentences, see synonyms and compare with irony.

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

    Foible is a noun that means a minor flaw or shortcoming in character or behavior, or the weakest part of a sword or foil blade. Learn more about its origin, synonyms, examples, and related words from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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

    Foible is a noun that means a strange habit or characteristic that is not important or harmful, or the weakest part of a sword blade. Learn how to use foible in a sentence, how to pronounce it and how to translate it in different languages.

  5. 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.

  6. 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. Learn more about the word origin, usage, and related terms of foible from Collins English Dictionary.

  7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › foiblefoible 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?

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

    A foible is a slightly unusual or annoying habit, such as a quirk or a flaw. Find out how to say foible in different languages, such as Chinese, Spanish and Portuguese, and see examples of usage.