peau de vache

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French[edit]

Pronunciation[edit]

IPA^(key): /po d(ə) vaʃ/
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Noun[edit]

peau de vache f (plural peaux de vache)

(informal, derogatory) battle axe, cat, nasty piece of work

Usage notes[edit]

Often used about harsh and severe female teachers (compare English schoolmarm) or authority figures in general.

See also[edit]

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