basculer

French

verb
Definitions
  • (intransitive) to topple, to tip over
  • (intransitive) to sway from side to side
  • (intransitive) to fall apart, to turn upsidedown
  • (transitive) to transfer (e.g. a call)
  • (transitive) to tip over, to tip up
  • to fail over

Etymology

Inherited from Old French baculer affix from French bas (low, lower, nether, stocking) + French cul (arse, hole, ass).

Origin

French

cul

Gloss

arse, hole, ass

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