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The definition of foible is a small character flaw.

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An example of a foible is when someone always chews with their mouth open instead of closed.

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See foible in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a small weakness; slight frailty in character
the weakest part of a sword blade, from the middle to the point

Origin: obs. var. of Fr faible: see feeble

See foible in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A minor weakness or failing of character.
The weaker section of a sword blade, from the middle to the tip.

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Origin: Obsolete French foible, weak point of a sword, weak

Origin: , from Old French feble, weak; see feeble

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