habillé comme la chienne à Jacques

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Etymology[edit]

Literally, dressed like Jack's (female) dog (or bitch).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • (mute h) IPA(key): /a.bi.je kɔm la ʃjɛ.n‿a ʒɑk/
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Adjective[edit]

habillé comme la chienne à Jacques (feminine habillée comme la chienne à Jacques, masculine plural habillés comme la chienne à Jacques, feminine plural habillées comme la chienne à Jacques)

  1. (Quebec, simile) Dressed very poorly and with little fashion sense, especially if wearing old clothes