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    Chouteau (en. Knob)

    /ʃu.to/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Small snail, often found in gardens.
    The chouteau wriggles between the lettuce leaves.
    Le chouteau se faufile entre les feuilles de salade.
    Informal term for a person with a poorly cared-for appearance.
    He dressed like a chouteau for the evening.
    Il s'est habillé comme un chouteau pour la soirée.

    Etymology

    Derived from the regional word 'choute', meaning 'little'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to act like a chouteau
    To act cowardly or behave like a subhuman.
    faire le chouteau
    to speak like a chouteau
    To express oneself in a confused or unintelligible way.
    parler comme un chouteau

    Related Words

    snail
    A mollusk with a spiraled shell.
    escargot
    visqueux
    Refers to something slimy or sticky.
    slimy

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to a person who does not take care of their appearance.
    He is always hanging around, a real chouteau!
    Il est toujours en train de traîner, un vrai chouteau!
    A derogatory term for someone who is not very intelligent.
    Don't be a chouteau, think before you speak!
    Ne sois pas un chouteau, réfléchis avant de parler!