FOIBLE


Meaning of FOIBLE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ fɔɪb(ə)l ]

( foibles)

A foible is a habit or characteristic that someone has which is considered rather strange, foolish, or bad but which is also considered unimportant.

...human foibles and weaknesses.

= quirk

N-COUNT

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