Dubuche (en. Dubuche)

/dybyʃ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A disreputable person.
This man is a real dubuche, I don't trust him.
Cet homme est un vrai dubuche, je ne lui fais pas confiance.
A suspicious or dubious situation.
The way he obtained that information seems quite dubuche.
La manière dont il a obtenu ces informations semble assez dubuche.
An unreasonable behavior.
His attitude was so dubuche that no one wanted to accompany him.
Son attitude était tellement dubuche que personne ne voulait l'accompagner.

Etymology

The word 'dubuche' comes from French slang, possibly derived from a combination of words evoking doubt and suspicion.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be a dubuche
to be someone unreliable or dubious.
être un dubuche
dubuche situation
a situation that raises suspicions.
situation dubuche
to behave like a dubuche
to act inappropriately or suspiciously.
se comporter comme un dubuche

Related Words

dubious
that raises doubts.
douteux
dishonest
that lacks honesty.
malhonnête
sneaky
that acts in a hidden and deceptive manner.
sournois

Slang Meanings

A person who has strange behavior.
He is a real dubuche, he always does strange things.
C'est un vrai dubuche, il fait toujours des choses étranges.
A somewhat crazy or unexpected situation.
The party took a dubuche turn when he started dancing on the table.
La fête a pris une tournure dubuche quand il a commencé à danser sur la table.