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- [foi-buh l]
- /ˈfɔɪ bəl/
- /ˈfɔɪ.bl̩/
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- [foi-buh l]
- /ˈfɔɪ bəl/
Definitions of foible word
- noun foible a minor weakness or failing of character; slight flaw or defect: an all-too-human foible. 1
- noun foible the weaker part of a sword blade, between the middle and the point (opposed to forte). 1
- noun foible A minor weakness or eccentricity in someone's character. 1
- noun foible quirk or weakness 1
- countable noun foible A foible is a habit or characteristic that someone has which is considered rather strange, foolish, or bad but which is also considered unimportant. 0
- noun foible a slight peculiarity or minor weakness; idiosyncrasy 0
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Origin of foible
First appearance:
before 1640 One of the 44% oldest English words
1640-50; < French, obsolete form of faible feeble
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Parts of speech for Foible
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adjective
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preposition
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foible popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
foible usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for foible
noun foible
- quirk — a peculiarity of action, behavior, or personality; mannerism: He is full of strange quirks.
- idiosyncrasy — A mode of behavior or way of thought peculiar to an individual.
- failing — Slang. an embarrassing or humorous mistake, humiliating situation, etc., that is subject to ridicule and given an exaggerated importance: Their app update is a massive fail. the condition or quality resulting from having failed in this way: His online post is full of fail. a person who fails in this way.
- peculiarity — a trait, manner, characteristic, or habit that is odd or unusual.
- eccentricity — an oddity or peculiarity, as of conduct: an interesting man, known for his eccentricities.
Antonyms for foible
noun foible
- advantage — An advantage is something that puts you in a better position than other people.
- strong point — Bridge. a long suit that contains high cards.
- as usual — You use as usual to indicate that you are describing something that normally happens or that is normally the case.
- perfection — the state or quality of being or becoming perfect.
- strength — the quality or state of being strong; bodily or muscular power; vigor.
Top questions with foible
- a person who demonstrates a foible most probably deserves?
- what is a foible?
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