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What does it mean to be called a gobemouche?

Question #150940. Asked by BigTriviaDawg.
Last updated Apr 14 2024.
Originally posted Apr 14 2024 8:24 PM.

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It means that you're credulous (or gullible,) because you believe everything you hear.
Etymology
French, from "gober" to gulp down, swallow + "mouche" fly, from Latin "musca"
link https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gobemouche
Response last updated by psnz on Apr 14 2024.
Apr 14 2024, 8:25 PM
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