peccadillo

pec·ca·dil·lo

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [pek-uh-dil-oh]
- /ˌpɛk əˈdɪl oʊ/
- /ˌpek.əˈdɪl.əʊ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pek-uh-dil-oh]
- /ˌpɛk əˈdɪl oʊ/

Definitions of peccadillo word

noun plural peccadillo a very minor or slight sin or offense; a trifling fault. 1
noun peccadillo minor sin 1
countable noun peccadillo Peccadilloes are small, unimportant sins or faults. 0
noun peccadillo a petty sin or trifling fault 0
noun peccadillo a minor or petty sin; slight fault 0

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Origin of peccadillo

First appearance:

before 1585

One of the 35% oldest English words

1585-95; < Spanish pecadillo, diminutive of pecado sin < Latin peccātum transgression, noun use of neuter of past participle of peccāre to err, offend

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Parts of speech for Peccadillo

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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peccadillo popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for peccadillo

noun peccadillo

criminality — the state or quality of being criminal
daintiness — of delicate beauty; exquisite: a dainty lace handkerchief.
frailty — the quality or state of being frail.
gluttony — excessive eating and drinking.
imperfection — an imperfect detail; flaw: a law full of imperfections.

All 12 Synonyms of peccadillo