dernier cri

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English

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Etymology

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Borrowed from French dernier cri.

Noun

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dernier cri (plural derniers cris)

  1. The latest sensation; the last word, the newest or ultimate expression or example (of something).
    • 2006 December 31, Polly Vernon, “Jigsaw girl is no fashion icon”, in The Observer:
      I once named it Lamb Dressed as Mutton, but now I think I prefer Wifely Chic - whatever, it's the dernier cri in unthreatening, cheerful, prim and demure.

Translations

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French

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Etymology

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Literally, last shout.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /dɛʁ.nje kʁi/
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Noun

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dernier cri m (usually uncountable, plural derniers cris)

  1. the dernier cri, the very latest thing, the last word in something

See also

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Adjective

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dernier cri (invariable)

  1. up-to-date (state of the art)