gueuler comme un veau

French

Etymology

Literally, “to scream like a calf”.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ɡœ.le kɔ.m‿œ̃ vo/
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Verb

gueuler comme un veau

  1. (simile, informal) to scream one's head off, squeal like a stuck pig
    Synonym: crier comme un putois

Usage notes

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

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