Definition of foible Foible
/fɔjˈbʌl/ - [foybul] - foi•ble
We found 11 definitions of foible from 5 different sources.
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What does foible mean?
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NounPlural: foibles |
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| foible - the weaker part of a sword's blade from the forte to the tip | ||
| portion, part something less than the whole of a human artifact; "the rear part of the house"; "glue the two parts together" | ||
| foible - a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual | ||
| idiosyncrasy, mannerism | ||
| distinctiveness, specialness, peculiarity, speciality, specialty a distinguishing trait | ||
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Wiktionary 
- foible (Noun)
A quirk, idiosyncrasy, or mannerism; unusual habit or way usage is typically plural, that is slightly strange or silly. - foible (Noun)
Part of a sword between the middle and the point, weaker than the forte. - foible (Noun)
A weakness or failing of character. - foible (Adjective)
Weak; feeble.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- foible (a.)
Weak; feeble. - foible (n.)
A moral weakness; a failing; a weak point; a frailty. - foible (n.)
The half of a sword blade or foil blade nearest the point; -- opposed to forte.
Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕
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foible
foi′bl, n. a weak point in one's character: a failing. [O. Fr. foible, weak.]
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🔤- foible, noun, singular of foibles.
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