peccadillo

noun pec·ca·dil·lo \ˌpe-kə-ˈdi-(ˌ)lō\

: a small mistake or fault that is not regarded as very bad or serious

plural pec·ca·dil·loes or pec·ca·dil·los

Full Definition of PECCADILLO

: a slight offense

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Spanish pecadillo, diminutive of pecado sin, from Latin peccatum, from neuter of peccatus, past participle of peccare

First Known Use: 1600

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