casse-cou

French

Etymology

From casser (to break) + cou (neck), literally a "neck breaker".

Noun

casse-cou m (plural casse-cous)

  1. deathtrap
  2. daredevil (a person who risks life)

Usage notes

This word does not translate as breakneck.

Further reading

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