gueule de bois

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.

• IPA^(key): /ɡœl də bwa/

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gueule de bois f (plural gueules de bois)

1. (informal) hangover

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