English Explanatory Dictionary

peccadillo

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A small flaw or sin.
  2. A petty offense.

Pronunciation

/ˌpɛ.kəˈdɪ.loʊ/ /ˌpɛ.kəˈdɪ.ləʊ/ En-us-peccadillo.ogg

Word forms

peccadillo peccadillos peccadilloes

Etymology

From Spanish pecadillo, diminutive form of pecado (“sin”), from Latin peccatum (“sin, error, fault”), from peccō (“to sin, offend”).

Synonyms

fault glitch imperfection quirk transgression veniality wrongdoing crime delict delinquency error malfeasance misdeed misdemeanor misdoing offense peccadillo sin tort tortfeasance wrong
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