Etymology[edit]
Literally, “to scream like a polecat”.
Pronunciation[edit]
- IPA(key): /kʁi.je kɔ.m‿œ̃ py.twa/
crier comme un putois
- (simile, informal) to squeal like a stuck pig, to scream like a banshee
- Synonym: gueuler comme un veau
Usage notes[edit]
The verb crier is often replaced by gueuler, beugler, hurler ou brailler.