au pif

French

Etymology

Literally, “by the nose”.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /o pif/
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Adverb

au pif

  1. (informal) randomly, approximately
    Synonyms: au pifomètre, au hasard
    répondre au pif ― to take a shot in the dark

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