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chiasse

the runs (diarrhoea)

noun SHAHS Rare

Also means

pain in the neck (slang)

Usage Note

Chiasse is a vulgar/familiar word: in its literal sense it means diarrhoea, and figuratively it means something or someone deeply annoying — quelle chiasse ! ('what a pain!'). It is very informal and inappropriate in polite or formal contexts. Learners should recognise it but use it with care.

Examples

"Il a eu la chiasse après le repas."

Natural Translation

He got the runs after the meal.

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