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déglinguer

to wreck; to break down (slang)

verb deh-glan-GEH Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Conditions

Origin: From French déglinguer, of uncertain origin.

Usage Note

Déglinguer is a colloquial verb meaning to break something badly or for a mechanism to fall apart. Ma voiture est déglinguée means 'my car is a wreck'. The past participle déglingué is commonly used as an adjective to describe something broken-down, ramshackle, or a person who is in poor shape physically or mentally.

Examples

"Il a complètement déglingué le vieux vélo."

Natural Translation

He completely wrecked the old bike.

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