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    Jupien (en. Jupien)

    /zy.pjɛ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A little devil or a prankster spirit.
    In the legend, the jupien often appeared to play tricks on people.
    Dans la légende, le jupien apparaissait souvent pour jouer des tours aux gens.
    A character from folklore representing evil.
    The jupien was feared by children in the village.
    Le jupien était craint par les enfants dans le village.

    Etymology

    Of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the Old French word 'joup' which denotes mischief.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a jupien in the back
    to be disturbed or annoyed by someone in a teasing manner.
    avoir un jupien dans le dos
    to act like a jupien
    to act mischievously or playfully.
    faire le jupien

    Related Words

    spirit
    A spiritual or immaterial entity.
    esprit
    cunning
    One who loves to deceive or trick.
    malin
    prankster
    A person who enjoys playing jokes.
    farceur

    Slang Meanings

    A very mischievous or naughty person.
    That kid is really a jupien; he only does silly things.
    Ce gamin, c'est vraiment un jupien, il ne fait que des bêtises.
    Someone who plays tricks on others.
    Look at him, still playing the jupien with his friends.
    Regarde-le, encore en train de jouer les jupiens avec ses amis.