pinard

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French

Etymology

From pin(eau) +‎ -ard.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /pi.naʁ/
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Noun

pinard m (plural pinards)

  1. (colloquial, derogatory) plonk (cheap wine)
    Synonyms: gros bleu, gros qui tache, gros rouge, petit bleu, picrate, piquette, vinasse, vin bleu
    Hypernym: vin
  2. (colloquial, by extension) Synonym of vin (any wine)
    • 1975, “Hexagone”, in Amoureux de Paname, performed by Renaud:
      Leur pinard et leur camembert / C’est leur seule gloire à ces tarés
      Their wine and their Camembert / Are the only glory these cretins have

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