jeu de massacre

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French[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Literally, game of massacre.

Noun[edit]

jeu de massacre m (plural jeux de massacre)

  1. funfair attraction that involves rocking figures with a rag ball that one throws
  2. (figurative) attack meant to morally or politically discredit an adversary

Italian[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Unadapted borrowing from French jeu de massacre.

Noun[edit]

jeu de massacre m (invariable)

  1. jeu de massacre (both senses)
    Synonym: gioco al massacro