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French
Etymology
From casser (“to break”) + gueule (“face”).
Pronunciation
Adjective
casse-gueule (invariable)
- (figuratively, very informal) dangerous, risky, dodgy
Noun
casse-gueule m (plural casse-gueules)
- (figuratively, very informal) a dangerous, slippery place, passage or obstacle
- Synonym: casse-pipe
- (North America) jawbreaker
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