noun
- a minor weakness or character flaw, especially one that is considered endearing or harmless
- the weaker part of a sword blade, between the middle and the point
Usage: fencing
Examples
- His tendency to collect vintage postcards was just a harmless foible.
- Everyone has their little foibles that make them human.
- Her foible for always being ten minutes late became endearing to her friends.
- The professor’s foible of wearing mismatched socks amused his students.
- We all learned to accept his foibles as part of his charm.
- In fencing, you must protect your foible from your opponent’s attacks.
- The sword’s foible is more flexible than its forte.