dégringoler

French

Etymology

Inherited from Middle French desgringueler, from Old French gringoller.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /de.ɡʁɛ̃.ɡɔ.le/
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Verb

dégringoler

  1. (intransitive) to tumble, to fall down
  2. (intransitive, of numbers) to tumble, to fall (decrease) ; to tank
  3. to descend quickly (stairs etc.)
    Synonym: dévaler
    • 1994, Yasmina Reza, ‘Art’:
      Yvan. Le retour d’Yvan ! L’ascenseur est occupé, je m’engouffre dans l’escalier et je pense tout en dégringolant, lâche, hybride, sans consistance, je me dis, je reviens avec un flingue, je le bute, il verra si je suis flasque et servile, []
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