avoir le gros cou

French

Etymology

Calque of Dutch dikkenek. Literally, “to have a thick neck”.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /a.vwaʁ lə ɡʁo ku/

Verb

avoir le gros cou

1. (Belgium, Rwanda, Congo) to be arrogant, haughty, boastful

Conjugation

• see avoir