piñata — meaning in English
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English meaning
- piñata noun A hollow figure of papier-mâché or thin card, filled with sweets and small toys and hung up at a party so that blindfolded children can hit it with a stick until it bursts.
Senses
piñata is used for these senses in English:
- piñata (Latin American culture) A doll or other decorated container that is filled with candy and hit with a hammer or a stick by blindfolded children during birthday parties or other celebrations until the candy falls out.
piñata — full definition
- noun A hollow figure of papier-mâché or thin card, filled with sweets and small toys and hung up at a party so that blindfolded children can hit it with a stick until it bursts.
- noun Something or someone repeatedly attacked from all sides, used figuratively.
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