gland

//ɡlɑ̃//insult, body part

What does gland mean? gland is a French moderate that translates to “idiot, dickhead” in English.

acorn / glans (of the penis)

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"idiot, dickhead"

Literally 'acorn' and anatomically 'glans' (tip of the penis). As an insult, it means idiot or useless person — someone about as useful as the tip of a penis. The double meaning (innocent acorn vs. anatomical part) gives it a slyness that direct insults lack.

'Quel gland, il a oublié le rendez-vous' — what an idiot, he forgot the appointment. 'T'es un sacré gland' — you're a real dumbass.