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    Spiagudry (en. Spiagudry)

    /spjaɡydʁi/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A temporary state of fear or anxiety.
    He felt a spiagudry at the announcement of the storm.
    Il a ressenti un spiagudry à l'annonce de l'orage.
    An intense, often irrational emotional reaction.
    His fear of the dark caused him intense spiagudry.
    Sa peur du noir lui causait un spiagudry intense.

    Etymology

    The word spiagudry probably comes from a regional dialect, evoking a sudden fear.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a spiagudry
    to feel a sudden fear
    avoir un spiagudry
    to cause a spiagudry
    to provoke great fright
    causer un spiagudry

    Related Words

    fright
    a state of fear or anxiety
    frayeur
    anxiety
    a strong worry or anxiety
    angoisse
    fear
    a feeling of dread in the face of danger
    peur

    Slang Meanings

    A sudden panic situation.
    When the cat jumped, I had a spiagudry.
    Quand le chat a sauté, j'ai eu un spiagudry.
    An unexpected emotional shock.
    His spiagudry made everyone laugh.
    Son spiagudry a fait rire tout le monde.