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Added 3 October 2026

foible

/ˈfɔɪbəl/ noun

noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about foible at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

A quirk, idiosyncrasy, frailty, or mannerism; an unusual habit that is slightly strange or silly.
Try to look past his foibles and see the friendly fellow underneath.
A weakness or failing of character.
Part of a sword between the middle and the point, weaker than the forte.

adjective

Weak; feeble.

Origin

1640–50, from Early Modern French foible (“feeble”) (contemporary French faible). Doublet of feeble.

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