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/
Korean meaning: 사소한 결점, 약점, 괴벽
Korean pronunciation: **포**이블
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
The man's foible of arranging cereal perfectly delays his entire morning routine
His foible: endless toil with oil until perfect!
🎤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.
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📝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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