gueule de bois

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French

Etymology

Literally, mouth of wood. Thought to have developed first for simply a dry mouth, as that is often a characteristic of the repercussions of over-drinking.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɡœl də bwa/
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Noun

gueule de bois f (plural gueules de bois)

  1. (informal) hangover

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