Marotte — meaning in English
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English meaning
- foible noun A quirk, idiosyncrasy, frailty, or mannerism; an unusual habit that is slightly strange or silly.
- quirk noun An odd or unusual habit, feature, or trait.
- whim noun A sudden, playful, or impulsive idea or desire, with little or no real reason behind it.
- whimsy noun A playful, quaint, or fanciful quality; also, a passing fanciful idea.
Senses
Marotte is used for these senses in English:
- foible (mostly, in plural) A quirk, idiosyncrasy, frailty, or mannerism; an unusual habit that is slightly strange or silly.
- quirk An idiosyncrasy; a slight glitch, a mannerism; something unusual about the manner or style of something or someone.
- whim A fanciful impulse, or sudden change of idea.
- whimsy A quaint and fanciful idea; a whim; playfully odd behaviour.
foible — full definition
- noun A quirk, idiosyncrasy, frailty, or mannerism; an unusual habit that is slightly strange or silly.
- noun A weakness or failing of character.
- noun Part of a sword between the middle and the point, weaker than the forte.
quirk — full definition
- noun An odd or unusual habit, feature, or trait.
- verb To twist or move suddenly in an unusual way.