Definition of Foible

1. Noun. A behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual.

Exact synonyms: Idiosyncrasy, Mannerism
Generic synonyms: Distinctiveness, Peculiarity, Speciality, Specialness, Specialty
Derivative terms: Idiosyncratic

2. Noun. The weaker part of a sword's blade from the forte to the tip.
Generic synonyms: Part, Portion
Group relationships: Blade, Brand, Steel, Sword

Definition of Foible

1. a. Weak; feeble.

2. n. A moral weakness; a failing; a weak point; a frailty.

Definition of Foible

1. Adjective. (obsolete) weak. ¹

2. Noun. A quirk, idiosyncrasy, or mannerism; unusual habit or way (usage is typically plural), that is slightly strange or silly. ¹

3. Noun. A weakness or failing of character. ¹

4. Noun. (fencing) Part of a sword between the middle and the point, weaker than the forte. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Foible

1. a minor weakness [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Foible

fogs
fogsignal
fogy
fogydom
fogydoms
fogyish
fogyism
fogyisms
foh
fohawk
fohawks
fohn
fohns
fohs
foiba
foible (current term)
foibles
foid
foids
foie gras
foil
foilable
foiled
foiler
foilers
foiling
foilings
foilist
foilists
foils

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