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peccadilloes

pec·ca·dil·lo
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [pek-uh-dil-oh]
    • /ˌpɛk əˈdɪl oʊ/
    • /ˌpek.ə.ˈdɪ.ləʊz/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pek-uh-dil-oh]
    • /ˌpɛk əˈdɪl oʊ/

Definition of peccadilloes word

  • noun plural peccadilloes a very minor or slight sin or offense; a trifling fault. 1
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Origin of peccadilloes

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 Peccadilloes

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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peccadilloes 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 peccadilloes

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