déglinguer

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French

Etymology

Uncertain, perhaps an alteration of déclinquer.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /de.ɡlɛ̃.ɡe/
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Verb

déglinguer

  1. (slang) to knacker, screw up
    Synonyms: détériorer, détraquer, endommager
    • 1976, Serge Gainsbourg (lyrics and music), “Transit à Marilou”, in L’homme à tête de chou:
      Aéroplane vieux coucou / Dont l’altimètre se déglingue / C’est à peine si je distingue / Les balises du terrain mou
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  2. (vulgar) to fuck, screw

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