tapaforats

Signification (Anglais)

1. (invariable, masculine) stopgap, workaround
2. (derogatory, invariable, masculine) an unskilled construction worker

Concepts

bouc émissaire

Synonymes

potiner

matusser

cap de turc

Traductions

jerry-builder

scapegoat

whipping boy

capro espiatorio

bode expiatório

cabeza de turco

chivo expiatorio

víctima propiciatoria

Prononcé comme (IPA)

[ˌta.pə.fuˈɾats]

Étymologie (Anglais)

Verb-object compound, composed of tapa (“to plug”) + forats (“holes”).