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le sigh

le sigh n. an exaggerated interjection indicating frustration, resignation, yearning, weariness, etc. Editorial Note: Usually written, not spoken. Etymological Note: Usually attributed to the amorous French cartoon skunk Pepe Le Peu in the Looney Tunes animated cartoons. The “le” is the French masculine definite article. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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