zinzin

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French

Etymology

For the first two meanings, the origin is unclear, but maybe from German Wahnsinn or Dutch waanzin.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /zɛ̃.zɛ̃/
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Adjective

zinzin (plural zinzins)

  1. (colloquial) bonkers, cracked
  2. (slang, with de) like crazy, so much
    J'aimerais trop de zinzin apprendre cette langue.
    I'd like to learn that language so much.
  3. (Louisiana) buttocks

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