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Johnny Crapaud

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Johnny Cra·​paud
variants: or less commonly Johnny Crapeau \ -​kraˈpō , -​ˈ⸗(ˌ)⸗ \

Definition of Johnny Crapaud

1 often disparaging : the French people
2 often disparaging : frenchman

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History and Etymology for Johnny Crapaud

from the name Johnny + French crapaud toad; from the reputation of the French for eating frogs

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“Johnny Crapaud.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Johnny%20Crapaud. Accessed 29 May. 2020.

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