jeu de massacre
French
Etymology
Literally, “game of massacre”.
Noun
jeu de massacre m (plural jeux de massacre)
- funfair attraction that involves rocking figures with a rag ball that one throws
- (figuratively) attack meant to morally or politically discredit an adversary
Italian
Etymology
Unadapted borrowing from French jeu de massacre.
Noun
jeu de massacre m (invariable)
- jeu de massacre (both senses)
- Synonym: gioco al massacro