gueule de bois

French edit

Etymology edit

Literally, “mouth of wood”. Thought to have developed first for simply a dry mouth, as that is often a characteristic of the repercussions of over-drinking.

Pronunciation edit

IPA^(key): /ɡœl də bwa/
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Noun edit

gueule de bois f (plural gueules de bois)

(informal) hangover

Usage notes edit

Often used with avoir (avoir la gueule de bois).