1. A minor flaw or shortcoming in character or behaviour
   "The students admired their teacher despite his foibles"
    
2. A behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual
   "His habit of humming while working was an endearing foible";
   - idiosyncrasy, mannerism
    
3. The weaker part of a sword's blade from the forte to the tip
   "The fencer aimed for his opponent's foible to gain an advantage"

Derived forms: foibles

Type of: distinctiveness, flaw, part, peculiarity, portion, speciality [Brit, Cdn], specialness, specialty [N. Amer]

Part of: blade, brand, steel, sword

Encyclopedia: Foible