vieille peau

French

Etymology

Literally, “old skin”.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /vjɛj po/

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Noun

vieille peau f (plural vieilles peaux)

1. elderly person
2. (derogatory) old hag, old bag

   Synonym: vieille chouette

See also

• peau de vache