Definitions

1. noun

a minor or petty fault or offense

“His peccadillo was smoking in the office, but it wasn’t enough to get him fired.”

2. noun

a small or slight imperfection

“The artist’s peccadillo was a slight mistake in the otherwise perfect painting.”

3. noun

a small or slight fault or weakness in someone’s character

“He had a peccadillo for being overly critical of others, but it wasn’t a major flaw.”