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lubie

whim, fad

noun lyoo-BEE Rare
Mind & Emotions Attitudes

Usage Note

Lubie describes a sudden, passing fancy or eccentric obsession — somewhat dismissive in tone. It is feminine: une lubie. A common construction is avoir une lubie ('to have a whim/craze') or c'est encore une de ses lubies ('it's another one of his crazy ideas').

Examples

"C'est encore une de ses lubies passagères."

Natural Translation

It's just another one of his passing fancies.

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