casse-gueule

French

Etymology

From casser (“to break”) +‎ gueule (“face”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kas.ɡœl/
  • Audio (Canada):(file)

Adjective

casse-gueule (invariable)

  1. (figuratively, very informal) dangerous, risky, dodgy

Noun

casse-gueule m (plural casse-gueules)

  1. (figuratively, very informal) a dangerous, slippery place, passage or obstacle
    Synonym: casse-pipe
  2. (North America) jawbreaker

Further reading

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