doudoune

French

Etymology

From doux (“soft”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /du.dun/

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Noun

doudoune f (plural doudounes)

1. (informal) breast, melon
   • 1976, Serge Gainsbourg (lyrics and music), “Chez Max coiffeur pour hommes”, in L’homme à tête de chou:

     Elle se penche et voilà ses doudounes / Comme deux rahat-loukoums

     She leans over and there are her melons / Like two pieces of Turkish delight

2. (informal, clothing) parka, anorak, down jacket, puffer jacket
3. (informal) soft toy, stuffed animal, plush toy

Related terms

• doudou