foible — a minor weakness or eccentricity in someone's character
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a minor weakness or eccentricity in someone's character
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfɔɪbəl/
Example Sentences
- Her foible of naming all her plants after K-pop stars is actually quite endearing.
- Everyone has their foibles, and his happens to be talking to his car like it's a pet.
- We should learn to accept our loved ones' foibles rather than trying to change them.
foible
NOUN[/ˈfɔɪbəl/]
a minor weakness or eccentricity in someone's character
His only foible is humming loudly while he cooks dinner.
His foible: endless toil with oil until perfect!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'foible', the feminine form of 'foible' (weak), which derives from Latin 'flebilis' meaning 'lamentable' or 'weak'. The word entered English in the 17th century through French influence.
Breakdown
foible (from French foible, weak) = a single, indivisible morpheme with no productive English breakdown, though etymologically connected to Latin 'flebilis' (weak, lamentable)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Her foible of naming all her plants after K-pop stars is actually quite endearing.”
“Everyone has their foibles, and his happens to be talking to his car like it's a pet.”
“We should learn to accept our loved ones' foibles rather than trying to change them.”
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