doudoune

French

Etymology

From doux (“soft”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /du.dun/
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Noun

doudoune f (plural doudounes)

  1. (informal) breast, melon
    • 1976, Serge Gainsbourg (lyrics and music), “Chez Max coiffeur pour hommes”, in L’homme à tête de chou:
      Elle se penche et voilà ses doudounes / Comme deux rahat-loukoums
      She leans over and there are her melons / Like two pieces of Turkish delight
  2. (informal, clothing) parka, anorak, down jacket, puffer jacket
  3. (informal) soft toy, stuffed animal, plush toy
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