English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com

Spleen — meaning in English

German → English · translate English → German instead

English meaning

  • foible noun A small, slightly odd habit or personal quirk.

Senses

Spleen 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.

foible — full definition

  1. noun A small, slightly odd habit or personal quirk.
  2. noun A minor weakness in someone's character.
  3. noun (fencing) The weaker part of a sword blade, between the middle and the tip.
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in German.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the German meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in German

Related German words