gros colon

/gʁɔ kɔ.lɔ̃/insult, social class, quebec

What does gros colon mean? gros colon is a French strong that translates to “redneck / hick / moron” in English.

Literal Translation

big colonist

Meaning & Usage

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"redneck / hick / moron"

Quebec term for unsophisticated person. Refers to settlers, not anatomy.

Examples in the Wild

Il a l'air d'un gros colon (He looks like a redneck)