crier comme un putois

French

Etymology

Literally, to "scream like a polecat".

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kʁi.je kɔm œ̃ py.twa/

Verb

crier comme un putois

  1. (simile, informal) to squeal like a stuck pig, to scream like a banshee

Usage notes

The verb crier is often replaced by gueuler or beugler.

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