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French
Etymology
From attraper (“to catch”) + nigaud (“nitwit”), literally “nitwit-catcher”.
Pronunciation
Noun
attrape-nigaud m (plural attrape-nigaud or attrape-nigauds)
- sucker trap
- Synonym: piège à cons
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Further reading
Norman
Etymology
Borrowed from French attrape-nigaud.
Noun
attrape-nigaud m (plural attrape-nigaud)
- (Jersey) booby trap