Foible

Word FOIBLE
Character 6
Hyphenation foi ble
Pronunciations /ˈfɔɪbəl/

Definitions and meanings of "Foible"

What do we mean by foible?

A minor weakness or failing of character. noun

The weaker section of a sword blade, from the middle to the tip. noun

Feeble; weak.

That part of the blade of a sword which is included between the middle and the point. Formerly also feeble and faible. noun

A special weakness of character; a failing; a weak point; a fault of a not very serious kind. noun

Synonyms Infirmity, imperfection, defect, fault. noun

Weak; feeble. adjective

A moral weakness; a failing; a weak point; a frailty. noun

The half of a sword blade or foil blade nearest the point; -- opposed to forte. noun

Weak. adjective

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

Part of a sword between the middle and the point, weaker than the forte. noun

A weakness or failing of character. noun

A behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual noun

The weaker part of a sword's blade from the forte to the tip noun

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

A weakness or failing of character.

Part of a sword between the middle and the point, weaker than the forte.

Mistake. Urban Dictionary

To make a mistake directly causing the failure of a plan or action. Portmanteau of Foil and Fumble. Urban Dictionary

1. Problems that, when serious, cause failure or the symptoms of failure. 2. The #1 cause of fagalism in the U.S. 3. Elton John,jk. 4. The STD known to make you suck. Urban Dictionary

Verb: Ruin, thwart, dull, put a dent in or jacked up. To mess up. It's formally used as a noun, but most appropriately, the word is best used as a verb. Urban Dictionary

Synonyms and Antonyms for Foible

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The word "foible" in example sentences

When I bring up the latest Palin foible, my GOP co-workers ask me if I am afraid of Palin. ❋ Unknown (2009)

But I think my only foible is really spending so long in this other world. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Upon these considerations, he met with a most engaging reception from the entertainer, who was a well-bred man, of some learning, generosity, and taste; but his foible was the desire of being thought the inimitable pattern of all three. ❋ Unknown (2004)

His foible was his admiration for the poets, and his belief that he could write poetry and was a first-rate critic. ❋ William Henry Giles Kingston (1847)

Apparently his foible was a fondness for cats; one of them, a superb brindled Persian cat, is a great beauty, and seems a particular favourite. ❋ Walter Scott (1801)

I'm certainly not immune to this kind of foible, and I think any reporter worth the skin he or she occupies would say the same. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Oddly enough, another word containing the same diphthong is my very favorite: "foible". ❋ Unknown (2009)

I guess a conviction and jail time for stalking a married woman who repeatedly asked him to stop harassing her and leaving used condoms on her lawn is only a "foible" if you're a Republican. ❋ Steven D., Booman Tribune (2009)

It may simply reflect a human foible that is shared by the physicians who care for us. ❋ Ph.D. Joseph Nowinski (2012)

The original dryer had a foible almost from the time it was installed. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Laura Ziskin, you are oftentimes brilliant in your ability to tune into the zeitgeist but this move is, for lack of better words, foible. ❋ Unknown (2010)

"What really matters is how the voters receive, how the voters look at those candidates, and despite those foible and those flaws, if you will, of the misspoken word, people understand where their heart is, people understand these folks are gonna go out there and fight for them," Steele said. ❋ The Huffington Post News Team (2010)

One particular writing foible I have is to rephrase the same concept several times during the course of a paragraph or page, which not only annoys, it reduces the impact of whatever it is I was writing. ❋ Unknown (2010)

[What a] foible. ❋ Typhlosion (2003)

The Green Shift idea was a major [foible] for [the Canadian] [Liberal Party] in 2008. ❋ Death Monkey (2009)

1. 9 out of 10 people failed today because of foibles. 2. [Only you] can stop [fagalism] by preventing foibles. 3. No. 4. Mary [broke up] with John because of his foibles. ❋ AwesomeMatt/ipwnu/rumymommy69 (2009)

I've just foibled his evil plans. [Muahaha]. OR I've foibled [the tip] of his [sword]. ❋ Crystales (2013)

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