allumeur

French

Etymology

From allumer +‎ -eur.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /a.ly.mœʁ/
  • Audio:(file)

Noun

allumeur m (plural allumeurs, feminine allumeuse)

  1. lighter
  2. (automotive) ignition system
  3. (sexuality) a tease (person who excites sexually)
  4. agent provocateur
  5. partner-in-crime; accomplice

Usage notes

  • like prostitué, the feminine form is more common than the masculine one.

Further reading

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