French

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Etymology

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From casser (to break, bust) +‎ bonbon (ball).

Pronunciation

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Adjective

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casse-bonbons (invariable)

  1. (figuratively, somewhat vulgar) irritating, annoying as hell
    Synonyms: casse-pieds, casse-couilles, pète-burnes, pète-couilles

Noun

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casse-bonbons m (plural casse-bonbons)

  1. (figuratively, somewhat vulgar) ball-buster; pain; pain in the arse (someone who is irritating)
    Synonyms: casse-pieds, casse-couilles, pète-burnes, pète-couilles