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- DictionaryFoi·ble/ˈfoib(ə)l/
noun
- 1. a minor weakness or eccentricity in someone's character: "they have to tolerate each other's little foibles"
- 2. the weaker part of a sword blade, from the middle to the point.
FOIBLE meaning: 1. a strange habit or characteristic that is seen as not important and not harming anyone: 2. a…. 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.
4 days ago · A foible is a habit or characteristic that someone has which is considered rather strange, foolish, or bad but which is also considered unimportant.
n. 1. a minor weakness or failing of character. 2. a quirk or eccentricity of character. 3. the part of a sword or foil blade between the middle and the point, less strong than the forte. [1640–50; < French, variant of faible feeble] syn: See fault.
A quirk, idiosyncrasy, or mannerism; unusual habit or way (usage is typically plural), that is slightly strange or silly. Try to look past his foibles and see the friendly fellow underneath. Wiktionary. Synonyms: mannerism. idiosyncrasy. imperfection. deficiency. shortcoming. quirk. infirmity. frailty. defect. weakness. fault. failing. oddity.
Definition of foible noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Apr 18, 2024 · (chiefly in the plural) A quirk, idiosyncrasy, 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 . Synonym: fault. ( fencing) Part of a sword between the middle and the point, weaker than the forte. Related terms [ edit] feeble.
