peccadillos

Meanings

• Noun

  A small fault or offense, especially one that is regarded as trivial.

  - "His peccadillos included smoking in bed and leaving dishes in the sink."
  - "Despite his many peccadillos, she continued to love him."

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Synonyms

veniality

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with peccadillos
follies , misdemeanors , canzonets

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Variants

List of all variants of peccadillos that leads to same result
peccadillo , peccadilloes , peccadillos

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Etymology

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From Spanish pecado, meaning 'sin' or 'offense'. The term was first used in English in the late 16th century.

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Trivia

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1. The term peccadillo is often used in a lighthearted or jocular manner.

2. In the early 20th century, peccadillos were sometimes referred to as 'venial sins' in religious contexts.

3. The word peccadillo has been used as the name of a character in several works of literature and film.

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Related Concepts

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1. misdeeds: Related concept, synonymous with peccadillos but with a slightly more serious connotation.

2. foible: A minor weakness or fault, another term similar in meaning to peccadillos.

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Culture

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Peccadillos have been a common theme in literature and art, often used to explore the complexities of human nature and the concept of forgiveness. In music, the term has been used in titles of songs and albums.

How to Memorize "peccadillos"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a small, insignificant object to represent the concept of a peccadillo.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of a minor offense or fault.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym PEC-CADILLOS: Petty Errors Causing Common Annoyance and Disagreement In Life's Ordeals and Situations.

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