Phrases starting with the letter: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Previous word: fohn
Next word: foil
Definition of: foible
(foi′bəl) noun
1. A personal weakness; slight fault of character.
2. The portion of a sword blade or foil blade from the middle to the point: distinguished from forte. [<F, obs. var. of faible FEEBLE] Synonyms: defect, error, failing, frailty, imperfection, infirmity, peccadillo, weakness.
Comment about this word, ask questions, or add new information about this topic: