manger sur le pouce

French

Etymology

Literally, “eat on one's thumb” (i.e. without plates). (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /mɑ̃.ʒe syʁ lə pus/

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Verb

manger sur le pouce

1. to eat on the go, to eat on the run, to eat on the hoof