enquiquiner

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French

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Etymology

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Probably en- + an onomatopoeic element -kik- (cf. kiki) + -er.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ɑ̃.ki.ki.ne/
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Verb

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enquiquiner

  1. (transitive, slang) to annoy; to pester
    Synonyms: agacer, casser les pieds, embêter, énerver, ennuyer, emmerder, faire chier, importuner
    • 1974, Louis Aragon, Théâtre, Gallimard, page 261:
      Ah, ils m’enquiquinent, sortir du bain pour les Petites Sœurs des Pauvres ou quoi ?
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Conjugation

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Further reading

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