Meaning of peccadillo in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌpɛkəˈdɪloʊ/

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  1. Noun

    peccadillo

    Etymology

    late 16th century: from Spanish pecadillo, diminutive of pecado‘sin’, from Latin peccare‘to sin’

    Definitions

    1. a petty misdeed

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