peccadillo

[US]/ˌpɛkəˈdɪləʊ/
[UK]/ˌpɛkəˈdɪloʊ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a minor sin or offense; a slight mistake or fault
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

minor peccadillo

social peccadillo

peculiar peccadillo

little peccadillo

harmless peccadillo

common peccadillo

personal peccadillo

petty peccadillo

occasional peccadillo

insignificant peccadillo

Example Sentences

his peccadillo for late-night snacking is well-known among his friends.

she often laughs off her peccadillos as harmless quirks.

despite his peccadillo for procrastination, he always meets deadlines.

her peccadillo of collecting vintage postcards has become a passion.

he considers his gambling peccadillo just a bit of fun.

we all have our peccadillos that make us unique.

her tendency to overspend is just a minor peccadillo.

he tried to hide his peccadillo for gossiping from his colleagues.

many consider his penchant for cheesy jokes a charming peccadillo.

her occasional lateness is just a peccadillo, not a major flaw.

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