couac — meaning in English

English meaning

• clanger noun Something that clangs; an alarm bell.
• snag noun An unexpected problem or obstacle.
• tapioca noun A starchy substance extracted from the cassava root, used to make puddings and drinks.

Senses

couac is used for these senses in English:

• clanger (chiefly, UK, Commonwealth, Ireland, informal, often in the phrase drop a clanger) A very noticeable mistake; an attention-getting faux pas.
• snag (figuratively) A problem or difficulty with something.
• tapioca A starchy food made from the cassava plant, used in puddings.

clanger — full definition

1. noun Something that clangs; an alarm bell.
2. noun The clapper of a bell, anything that strikes a bell or other metal object to make a ringing sound.
3. noun A very noticeable mistake; an attention-getting faux pas.
4. noun A mistake made by a player; counted in the game statistics in the category "errors including frees against".

snag — full definition

1. noun An unexpected problem or obstacle.
2. noun A small tear or pulled thread in fabric caused by catching on something sharp.
3. verb To catch or tear on something sharp or rough.
4. verb Informally, to manage to get or obtain something, often quickly or opportunistically.

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