crier comme un putois

French

Etymology

Literally, “to scream like a polecat”.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /kʁi.je kɔ.m‿œ̃ py.twa/
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Verb

crier comme un putois

  1. (simile, informal) to squeal like a stuck pig, to scream like a banshee
    Synonym: gueuler comme un veau

Usage notes

The verb crier is often replaced by gueuler, beugler, hurler ou brailler.

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