Definition of FOIBLE

foible

Meanings

Plural: foibles

Noun

  • a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual
  • the weaker part of a sword's blade from the forte to the tip
  • A quirk, idiosyncrasy, frailty, or mannerism; an unusual habit that is slightly strange or silly.
  • A weakness or failing of character.
  • Part of a sword between the middle and the point, weaker than the forte.

Adj

  • Weak; feeble.

Origin / Etymology

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

Scrabble Score: 11

foible is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
foible is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
foible is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

foible is a valid Words With Friends word