capoter

French

verb
Definitions
  • (intransitive) to overturn of a boat, car etc.
  • (intransitive) to derail
  • (figurative) to fail
  • (intransitive) to flounder
  • (intransitive) to freak out, to lose it

Etymology

Inherited from Old French capote (hooded cloak).

Origin

Old French

capote

Gloss

hooded cloak

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