sagouin

French

2/5 · Coarse

What it means

Insult for a filthy or careless person.

Literally “tamarin monkey”. Short editorial gloss; not an etymological claim.

Pronunciation Heard as “sa gwan”

English spellings approximate sounds and omit some contrasts. Use as retrieval hints, not authoritative pronunciation.

Used as Directed insult
How it's used

Often about sloppiness or bad work.

How strong is it? 2/5 · Coarse

Often about sloppiness or bad work. Ratings are contextual editorial estimates, not calibrated probabilities.

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