gueuler comme un veau

French

Etymology

Literally, “to scream like a calf”.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɡœ.le kɔ.m‿œ̃ vo/

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Verb

gueuler comme un veau

1. (simile, informal) to scream one's head off, squeal like a stuck pig

   Synonym: crier comme un putois

Usage notes

The verb gueuler is often replaced by crier, beugler, hurler or brailler.