du vent

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French[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Probably an ellipsis of donne-moi du vent (give me some air), je veux du vent (I want some air), or some such phrase.

Pronunciation[edit]

Interjection[edit]

du vent !

  1. (informal) hop it! shoo! begone! push off! be off with you!
    Synonyms: du balai, ouste, fiche le camp, va-t’en

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