jeu de massacre

French

Etymology

Literally, “game of massacre”.

Noun

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

Etymology

Unadapted borrowing from French jeu de massacre.

Noun

jeu de massacre m (invariable)

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