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Pinata

/pɪnˈjɑːtə/

(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.

📖 Definitions of "Pinata"

noun
  1. 1

    (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.

verb
  1. 1

    To hit something or someone with sticks after having filled them with candy.

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