crissement
What does “crissement” mean in English?
It's a vulgar intensifier used in Quebec French to emphasize something as extremely intense or significant.
You might hear it before an adjective, similar to how English speakers might say 'fucking' to amp up their point. It's quite strong and carries more weight than other common intensifiers.
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